Question 1

i have tried blowing out gently but usually only one ear pops. i also hear clicks every time i swallow. does this happen a lot in people with this?

Accepted Answer

Get examined for: Ruptured ear drum, middle ear infection, eustachian tube and TMJ dysfunction, etc. Take care!

Question 2

when i swallow my left ear pops but not always, is this also cause due tmj problem?

Accepted Answer

It could be from TM.: It could be from a TMJ problem or you may have some arthritis starting to from in the joint. If it persists, or becomes painful consult your dentist.

Question 3

when i pop my ears, my left ear pops but it feels like air gets caught in my right ear and i get dizzy. right ear also clicks/pops when i swallow???

Accepted Answer

Get checked: Consider getting a smartphone device such as Cellscope which can show whats going on in your ear by taking pictures.  Without an exam its going to be impossible to identify the ailment.  It could be an ear infection or fluid in the ear. Good luck and please get checked out

Question 4

sick and very sore throat. ear pops when i burp, cough or swallow

Accepted Answer

Congestion: It sounds like you have an upper respiratory infection which is causing nasal and upper airway congestion which is blocking off your eustacian tubes.  This causes obstruction in the passage of air into the middle ear and leads to the popping sensation.  It should get better as the infection runs it's course.  An oral or nasal decongestant may give some short term relief.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

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 7

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 8

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 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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A member asked:

I have tried blowing out gently but usually only one ear pops. i also hear clicks every time i swallow. does this happen a lot in people with this?

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When i swallow my left ear pops but not always, is this also cause due tmj problem?

A member asked:

When i pop my ears, my left ear pops but it feels like air gets caught in my right ear and i get dizzy. right ear also clicks/pops when i swallow???

A member asked:

Sick and very sore throat. ear pops when i burp, cough or swallow

A member asked:

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?

A member asked:

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 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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