Question 1

how does chewing gum affect the ears? i heard that it improves your ear health. is this true?

Accepted Answer

Not true: In general, probably doesn't hurt, but surely doesn't help.  It can help equalize ear pressure on a plane flight as chewing and swallowing can help open the eustachian tube.  I do see a fair number of patients who get ear aches from TMJ caused by gum chewing, though.  Enjoy your gum, but certainly don't do it to "improve your ear health."  best wishes!

Question 2

why does chewing gum keep your ears from popping when you're on a plane?

Accepted Answer

The movement: and muscle activity helps to keep the Eustachian tubes open thus allowing pressure equalization as altitude changes.

Question 3

i think i got chewing gum stuck on my throat because i have pain in my throat and because of that my ears are also in pain. so what should i do to clear my misunderstaning o that chewing gum isn't stuck in my throat or jow to remove that?

Accepted Answer

Ear-throat pain: More likely pain caused by a bacterial or viral infection.Call you General Physician and report your symptoms. Your Gp will be able to direct you.

Question 4

hi is chewing gum before take off and landing good for ear ache problems due to pressure?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It helps to prevent the build up or decrease in middle ear pressure by the swallowing action which opens the eustacian tube.  That tube is located in the nasopharynx and is responsible for equilibrating the middle ear barometric pressure with that of the ambient environment provided you do not have tubes or ruprture of your tympanic membrane.

Question 5

worried, when i bite down on my chewing gum hard i hear a deep whoosh sound in my left ear!? is this vascular?? normal?

Accepted Answer

Eustachian tube: It is more likely due to entry of air into the middle ear via the eustachian tube, a normal function. This tube connects the middle ear to the throat. Visit this site for info: https://www.verywellhealth.com/what-is-the-eustachian-tube-1192115
If you develop hearing loss, ringing in the ear or problems with balance, it would be prudent to see an ENT doctor.
Wish you good health!

Question 6

what can i do about my ear? i popped it 2hrs ago & i still cannot hear...it hurts of i touch it. im chewing gum &yawning. how long will it last?

Accepted Answer

Clinical exam: Please see your physician, dentist, or an ENT specialist. The sooner that you are seen, the better, your prognosis will be. They will do a clinical evaluation & recommend treatment. Take care...

Question 7

i am sick and my ears are clogged. i have tried swallowing, popping them, chewing gum and even putting ear medicine in them. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

See an ENT: I know it sounds simple to say, but at this point you may want to visit an ear, nose and throat doctor.

Question 8

i am sick and my ears are clogged. i have tried swallowing, popping them, chewing gum and even putting ear medicine in them. what should i do? word2

Accepted Answer

Try nose spray: You may want to try a nasal decongestant like afrin or neosynephrine for 3 days as directed. There is a tube between the inside of the ear and the back of the nose which gets swollen when you are sick with a cold, etc. The sprays can help sometimes decrease swelling and open up the ears and help you pop them gently. You can also take a pill decongestant which might help.

Question 9

about 4 hours ago i bit my tongue really hard while chewing gum. my ear began to hurt on a pain scale of 8/10. i still have an earache, why?

Accepted Answer

Stop chewing: tmj or TemperomandibularJoint joint problemS can be initiated by gum chewing
You can have what feels like ear pain but is the joint
See a periodontist to get rid of your pain problem

Question 10

chewing gum for days.than jaws/ears pain started same day. ears were infected,pus, on meds.but spasms/tremors happening around top of tmj and by ear?

Accepted Answer

2 separate issues: Glad your ear infection is being treated.  Now your joint issues need evaluation and treatment.  Call your a Dentist for a joint examination, and stop insulting the jaw joints...stop chewing gum.

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I think i got chewing gum stuck on my throat because i have pain in my throat and because of that my ears are also in pain. so what should i do to clear my misunderstaning o that chewing gum isn't stuck in my throat or jow to remove that?

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Hi is chewing gum before take off and landing good for ear ache problems due to pressure?

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Worried, when i bite down on my chewing gum hard i hear a deep whoosh sound in my left ear!? is this vascular?? normal?

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What can i do about my ear? i popped it 2hrs ago & i still cannot hear...it hurts of i touch it. im chewing gum &yawning. how long will it last?

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I am sick and my ears are clogged. i have tried swallowing, popping them, chewing gum and even putting ear medicine in them. what should i do?

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I am sick and my ears are clogged. i have tried swallowing, popping them, chewing gum and even putting ear medicine in them. what should i do? word2

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About 4 hours ago i bit my tongue really hard while chewing gum. my ear began to hurt on a pain scale of 8/10. i still have an earache, why?

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Chewing gum for days.than jaws/ears pain started same day. ears were infected,pus, on meds.but spasms/tremors happening around top of tmj and by ear?

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