Question 1

if i hear popping in my ear when i swallow is the fluid draining out?

Accepted Answer

Popping: It is either a clogged eustachian tube which runs from to ear to the nose or a swollen TMJ from bruxing so start with your ENT then the dentist if the ENT find s nothing wrong.

Question 2

age 24. virus for a month (deep cough/stuffy nose/watery eyes) had popping in ears when laughed/swallowed etc, ring in ears for 2 weeks. concerning?

Accepted Answer

Kind of long: for uncomplicated viral URI.  It could be allergy.  Consult with your doctor to make sure that you don't have any serious condition.

Question 3

popping and crackling in ears every time i swallow, what to do?

Accepted Answer

Ears crack: suspect wax. Have someone look in ears.

Question 4

i hear/ feel a crackling+ popping sensation in both my ears when i chew or swallow. i've had this for two years is there anything i can do?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: Start by seeing your doctor for a. Exam. If your doctor finds nothing have a referral to ent specialist for a more thorough exam. Start there

Question 5

how can i stop my ears from popping when i swallow?

Accepted Answer

Ear popping: May be normal or abnormal. Could represent mild ET dysfunction. See ENT if persists for ear examination and nasopharyngeal endoscopy. DC smoking, alcohol intake, avoid dust and airway irritants. If you have allergic rhinitis, could try zyrtec. Flonase has helped about 15% with these symptoms.

Question 6

why do my ears keep popping? im not changing elevation, just laying in bed.they keep popping when i swallow or yawn.

Accepted Answer

Eustachian tube: Your eustachian tube is intermittently being plugged and unplugged.  The tube can be very sensitive to swelling such as occurs with viral infection, allergy, or just irritation.  Not a major problem if only intermittent and not associated with other symptoms.

Question 7

my jaws joint hurts when i eat something. in the past i was cracking my jaw. and when i swallow my split i can hear bubbles popping in my ears. what should i do? does that mean that i damaged my jaws joint?

Accepted Answer

: It appears how you have traumatized your joint .You should avoid opening your mouth too wide and avoid eating on hard food . You can use hot and cold pad alternately 15 minutes Two to three times a day for a week and take some over the counter pain medication . you can also massage on both sides of  jaw joint . If condition does not improve see your Dentist for full evaluation and treatment.

Question 8

hello. recently, i had a dry throat that would come off and on and now my ears keep popping every time i swallow. its somewhat painful, but its more bothersome than anything. could this be covid or could be anxiety?!

Accepted Answer

COVID 19:  Can't say if you have a common cold or mild COVID 19. COVID 19 Sx's may include fever, cough, feeling tired, shortness of breath, muscle aches, headache, sore throat, chills, chest pain, nasal congestion, loss of taste or smell, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea.

Question 9

my ears are popping every time i open my mouth or swallow. what do you suggest?

Accepted Answer

Pressure in ear: When one swallows the eustachian tube equilibrates the ear pressure thru the pharynx. If barometric pressures change quickly like flying and scuba diving you must equilibrate the pressure changes or damage your ear drum.

Question 10

for a while i have this wind sound in my left ear. when i swallow or just move. sometime there's a buzzing and popping sound. how can i make it stop?

Accepted Answer

Wax?: Do you use Q-tips?  If so, stop.  You may have packed wax in your ear canals and that can cause funny sounds.  Get checked and see if that is so.  Remember the old medical adage: "The only thing that goes in your ears is your elbow or a piano! "

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If i hear popping in my ear when i swallow is the fluid draining out?

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Age 24. virus for a month (deep cough/stuffy nose/watery eyes) had popping in ears when laughed/swallowed etc, ring in ears for 2 weeks. concerning?

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Popping and crackling in ears every time i swallow, what to do?

A member asked:

I hear/ feel a crackling+ popping sensation in both my ears when i chew or swallow. i've had this for two years is there anything i can do?

A member asked:

How can i stop my ears from popping when i swallow?

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Why do my ears keep popping? im not changing elevation, just laying in bed.they keep popping when i swallow or yawn.

A member asked:

My jaws joint hurts when i eat something. in the past i was cracking my jaw. and when i swallow my split i can hear bubbles popping in my ears. what should i do? does that mean that i damaged my jaws joint?

A member asked:

Hello. recently, i had a dry throat that would come off and on and now my ears keep popping every time i swallow. its somewhat painful, but its more bothersome than anything. could this be covid or could be anxiety?!

A member asked:

My ears are popping every time i open my mouth or swallow. what do you suggest?

A member asked:

For a while i have this wind sound in my left ear. when i swallow or just move. sometime there's a buzzing and popping sound. how can i make it stop?

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