Question 1

is it unusual to hear a rushing air sound in your ear when you have swimmers ear?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Not uncommon.

Question 2

does having earwax in your ear affect the pitch of sounds?

Accepted Answer

No: If ear wax is occluding the ear canal it can affect the volume of sound but not the pitch.

Question 3

can a cavity in your tooth cause pulse sounds in your ear?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Pain from the tooth can radiate back to the ear causing pain.   The nerve that interfaces the jaw starts from the area where the ear is.   See a dentist and get the tooth taken off quickly.   Good luck!

Question 4

does an ear infection cause buzzing or high pitched sounds in your ear?

Accepted Answer

Yes : It's caused by inflammation.

Question 5

when you hold a shell up to your ear you hear a sound like the sea rolling onto the shore. is this sound to do with your brain?

Accepted Answer

HEARING THE SEA: Actually you're hearing the sound of your blood as your heart pumps the blood into your head. The sould is rhythmic and does sound like the sea.
So think of the sea and enjoy!

Question 6

can a wax blockage in your ear cause a high pitched ringing only during loud noises, as well as being sensitive to sounds? ive had a partially blocked ear all day, it got worse when i itched it and pushed more wax in. is this common with blockages?

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Yes, medical eval: needed. You may have wax touching your eardrum causing the ringing, or you may have damaged your eardrum when manipulating the wax. Evaluation by a medical professional is advisable. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!

Question 7

can a blocked or swelled eustachian tube cause your ear to not pop even when forced an when burp makes a pressured water type fart sound?

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Yes: Eustachian tube dysfunction  may make you hear echos and have popping sounds  take a mild decongestant for a few days and see if it helps

Question 8

i constantly keep hearing a buzzing sound in my head like a fly buzzing a fly hit my ear and since i have panicked what could this mean?

Accepted Answer

Stress or BUG: You may be stressed over the incident and can not get the sound of a buzzing fly out of your head, or the fly could be in your ear canal?  I would expect you would be able to know the difference, but bugs in the ear canal are unfortunately common and may need to be removed by the Doctor.  Good luck.

Question 9

i woke up yesterday with my ears feeling clogged and when i speak my voice sounds muffled. today, i hear a constant low hum, like a generator or car engine in there far distance. i was listening to loud music a few nights ago, what could this be?

Accepted Answer

: Eustachian tube dysfunction and/or noise-iinduced cochlear injury. Stop the loud music. If clogged sensation does not resolve within a week, see ENT

Question 10

what does it mean if when ever you get angered or mad your body or brain/head makes an low continuous sound of growling?

Accepted Answer

Animal instincts: Growling or growl is a low, guttural vocalization produced by predatory animals as a warning to others, as a sign of aggression, or to express anger. Low or dull rumbling noises may also be emitted by human beings when discontent with something or angry. The human sound is often termed "groaning". Maybe you are resorting back to your animal instincts. when angry.

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Is it unusual to hear a rushing air sound in your ear when you have swimmers ear?

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Does having earwax in your ear affect the pitch of sounds?

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Can a cavity in your tooth cause pulse sounds in your ear?

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Does an ear infection cause buzzing or high pitched sounds in your ear?

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When you hold a shell up to your ear you hear a sound like the sea rolling onto the shore. is this sound to do with your brain?

A member asked:

Can a wax blockage in your ear cause a high pitched ringing only during loud noises, as well as being sensitive to sounds? ive had a partially blocked ear all day, it got worse when i itched it and pushed more wax in. is this common with blockages?

A member asked:

Can a blocked or swelled eustachian tube cause your ear to not pop even when forced an when burp makes a pressured water type fart sound?

A member asked:

I constantly keep hearing a buzzing sound in my head like a fly buzzing a fly hit my ear and since i have panicked what could this mean?

A member asked:

I woke up yesterday with my ears feeling clogged and when i speak my voice sounds muffled. today, i hear a constant low hum, like a generator or car engine in there far distance. i was listening to loud music a few nights ago, what could this be?

A member asked:

What does it mean if when ever you get angered or mad your body or brain/head makes an low continuous sound of growling?

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