Question 1

Ear pain and pressure in ear when blowing nose?

Accepted Answer

May have fluid in ear from cold - antihistamines may help both ( i dont like sudafed-decongestants as they can cause heart issues and high blood pressure) which is why you are blowing your nose  or may actually already have ear infection and need antibiotic . follow up with doc.

Question 2

Equalizing ears by plugging nose and blowing. does this work?

Accepted Answer

It can work however it your eustachian tube is blocked due to swelling or mucus then you might be unable to "clear" your ear (s).

Question 3

My nose is really suffy so i blew my nose really hard and my ear popped really painfully, what's going to happen if i keep blowing my nose?

Accepted Answer

It is possible to spread a sinus infection or even a cold to your ears.  I would try to avoid forceful nose blowing, and if the ear pain persists, i would see a doctor as you might benefit from an antibiotic for an ear infection.  Feel better!

Question 4

How can i unblock my ear without holding my nose and blowing?

Accepted Answer

The eustachian tube connects the very back of your nose to the middle ear.  This tube is generally collapsed shut at rest and must be opened to allow the pressure to equalize in the ear.  The tensor tympani muscle passes around the opening of this tube and when contracted helps to keep it open.  You can do this by swallowing, yawning, chewing gum, or attempting to blow out your nose while swallowi.

Question 5

Why does blowing your nose cause plugged ears?

Accepted Answer

This is a great question and it really addresses  the normal anatomy of the nose and ears.  The middle ear and nose are directly connected by way of a tube called the eustachian tube.  When you blow your nose, air is forced into the nose and up the eustachian tube.  This will cause an increase in pressure in the middle ear, which will quickly dissipate with swallowing.

Question 6

Can blowing your nose to much cause an ear go deaf from damage?

Accepted Answer

Not unless you blow off your tympanic membrane on one side (which is not very common with blowing nose).

Question 7

Can holding your nose and blowing to unblock ears cause heart damage?

Accepted Answer

You increase intracranial pressure - you can cause a blood vessel in your brain to rupture. Rather than doing that, try yawning - perhaps repeatedly. It cane equalize the pressure in your ears.

Question 8

I hold my nose and blow out for 5 seconds or so to pop ears but i get light headed? is that normal?

Accepted Answer

It would be a normal sensation to get light-headed or dizzy after performing a valsalva maneuver for several seconds.  A valsalva maneuver is when one has a forceful expiration against a closed mouth and nose.

Question 9

Ok so i was laying down and my ear felt like it got blocked and when i was blowing my nose i could here a bell in that ear what could cause this?

Accepted Answer

Inner ear congestion can cause a full feeling in your ear, and as sound travels through the fluids, it can make noises referred to the ear when blowing your nose, as there is a connection with the eustachian tube in your oral cavity.  Best wishes.

Question 10

Woke at midnight to blow nose and right ear got muffled and stuffy.  slept being worried and now it's still there after hours.  yawning isn't helping.

Accepted Answer

Must have cold with swelling of Eustacian tube. Recommend hot steamy shower, and heating pad over nose and forehead at night. Some decongestants may help.

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Equalizing ears by plugging nose and blowing. does this work?

My nose is really suffy so i blew my nose really hard and my ear popped really painfully, what's going to happen if i keep blowing my nose?

How can i unblock my ear without holding my nose and blowing?

Why does blowing your nose cause plugged ears?

Can blowing your nose to much cause an ear go deaf from damage?

Can holding your nose and blowing to unblock ears cause heart damage?

I hold my nose and blow out for 5 seconds or so to pop ears but i get light headed? is that normal?

Ok so i was laying down and my ear felt like it got blocked and when i was blowing my nose i could here a bell in that ear what could cause this?

Woke at midnight to blow nose and right ear got muffled and stuffy. slept being worried and now it's still there after hours. yawning isn't helping.

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