Question 1

i can hear a whistling noise in my right ear when myself or other people talk abit louder than normal conversation.

Accepted Answer

Have ear checked: I suggest that you see a doctor and have them look into your ears. It is possible that you have something in your ear that is causing the problem.

Question 2

i'm 19 i clean my ears and everything but a couple days ago i started hearing a whistling noise & my heart beat what does that mean?

Accepted Answer

Noises in your ear : you might start with a physical examination by a board certified otolaryngologist

Question 3

when applying pressure to my ears (closing nose and exhaling) i hear a whistle in my right ear. more pressure, louder whistle. what is happening to me?

Accepted Answer

Whistle : You could have a small hole in your eardrum that's allowing air escape. Or, the movement of the eardrum itself is making that noise.

Question 4

my ears squeak when i swallow..i can pinch off my nose and close my mouth and blow and i can hear whistling sound out my left ear..what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Benadryl (diphenhydramine): Benadryl (diphenhydramine) might help.  I would recommend you seeing an ENT.  You need a thorough ear exam

Question 5

i woke up with my ears feeling full and my hearing was muffled. what is wrong with me?

Accepted Answer

Ears full: The most common cause of insidious onset of ear fullness with decreased hearing is congestion in your eustachian tube, usually due either to chronic allergies or to a recent cold. There are no really good treatments for this, and generally you just have to wait it out. This condition is usually associated with a feel of pressure, but only in severe cases is their actual ear pain.

Question 6

i got my ears flushed and i still hear ringing. how long after i get my ears flushed should the ringing go away?

Accepted Answer

Tinnitus: Ringing should not persist longer than several minutes after an ear lavage. If it is still present, may be a sign of a possible other condition such as an inner ear infection. Should be re-examined.

Question 7

usually after cleaning my ears, one or both my ears somehow get blocked and i can't hear anything for a long time. what to do?

Accepted Answer

Possible: Impacted wax obstructing the ear canal. See your primary doctor. Ceruminolytic ear drops may be helpful with ear flush. Avoid try to clean ears by self.

Question 8

the music in my headphones suddenly came on really loudly on full volume. will my hearing be affected? my ears sort of hurt afterwords

Accepted Answer

Turn it down.: If this was a brief event-  you will most likely be fine.

Question 9

went to rock concert last night that was extremely loud. my ears are still constantly ringing & my hearing diminished by 75%. will this get better?

Accepted Answer

Probably, but: Probably will considerably improve or perhaps normalize.  A common cause of hearing loss and tinnitus in youth however is due to extremely loud music.
Seek evaluation by ENT doc.

Question 10

why do i hear my heartbeat in my ears?

Accepted Answer

Normal, depending on: Posture.  In certain postures, it is normal to hear your heart beat and it is due to transmission of sound through the items in contact with your chest and ear. If you hear it all the time, you should consult your doctor to exclude narrowing of a major artery.

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I can hear whistling in my ears

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I can hear a whistling noise in my right ear when myself or other people talk abit louder than normal conversation.

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I'm 19 i clean my ears and everything but a couple days ago i started hearing a whistling noise & my heart beat what does that mean?

A member asked:

When applying pressure to my ears (closing nose and exhaling) i hear a whistle in my right ear. more pressure, louder whistle. what is happening to me?

A member asked:

My ears squeak when i swallow..i can pinch off my nose and close my mouth and blow and i can hear whistling sound out my left ear..what can i do?

A member asked:

I woke up with my ears feeling full and my hearing was muffled. what is wrong with me?

A member asked:

I got my ears flushed and i still hear ringing. how long after i get my ears flushed should the ringing go away?

A member asked:

Usually after cleaning my ears, one or both my ears somehow get blocked and i can't hear anything for a long time. what to do?

A member asked:

The music in my headphones suddenly came on really loudly on full volume. will my hearing be affected? my ears sort of hurt afterwords

A member asked:

Went to rock concert last night that was extremely loud. my ears are still constantly ringing & my hearing diminished by 75%. will this get better?

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Why do i hear my heartbeat in my ears?

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