Question 1

is it normal to hear whooshing sound in ears when yawning?

Accepted Answer

Can happen: Wooshing in ears can often be related impingement of eustachian tube when your jaw joint opens.

Question 2

can a lot of sedation given for a tee echo test have caused my whooshing sound in my ear the next day, it sounds like a hissing sound.

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Related to sedation but there could be localized swelling from tee intubation.

Question 3

whooshing sound in left ear. notice at night, seems to sync with heartbeat. today while pushing in the bathroom going #2  it came on strong then let up soft, strong soft repetition. also ringing in ears for quite some time?

Accepted Answer

: Being able to hear your heartbeat is normal. Try to arrange your pillow to avoid pushing your ear against it. 
Ringing in the ears may require evaluation by an ENT doctor.
Wish you good health!

Question 4

can cold/sinus congestion cause a whooshing sound in your ears (my right ear) in certain positions like bending my head forward/towards the right?

Accepted Answer

Yes it can...: Fluid accumulated in your ears due to congestion can cause this type of symptoms. Usually with plenty of fluids and decongestants gets better in a matter of a few days.

Question 5

can sinus infection cause weird noises from nose while awake and whooshing sound in right ear when i bend over? i take steam sometimes and not on meds

Accepted Answer

Yes and yes: Congestion of nasal passages can cause noises like wheezes.  If you have congestion that affects your ears that too may also cause unusual sounds especially when you change position of your head.

Question 6

fast heart rate and whooshing tinnitus sounds in ear, is this cancer or a tumor ?

Accepted Answer

Evaluation: You should see ENT to be evaluated and have CT to find the cause so be treated.

Question 7

left temple area feels swollen hurts my left eye is read & watering, when i cough my head hurts worse and i hear a whooshing sound in left ear 35yr f?

Accepted Answer

Sinus congestion: You may have a sinus congestion or sinus infection. In addition you may have a post nasal drip causing your cough and fluid in your ear. Try using salt water nose drops or a nasal decongestant like claritin.

Question 8

ihave a whooshing sound in my ear that seems to correlate with my heartbeat i have neck pain tachycardia chest pain intermittent . what can cause this?

Accepted Answer

Meniere's Disease ?: Thus sounds like an inner ear problem, Meniere's Dz is just one disease in the differential diagnosis, a list of disorders that can present in the same way with similar symptoms. PleasE go see an ENT to get all the answers

Question 9

theres a whooshing sound in my right ear, it becomes very loud when its quiet. ?

Accepted Answer

Sound in Ear: If its started suddenly, could be infectious. If its there for a while, might be non-infectious. Either way, your ears need to be looked at by a physician.

Question 10

i have whooshing sounds in my left ear, any idea what it could be?

Accepted Answer

Vascular "whoosh": If this is persistent and especially if it varies with the heart rate, then you might have some sort of vascular problem in or near your left ear.  If it is transient and now no longer there, then don't worry.  But if still present, see an ENT doctor for evaluation.

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Whooshing sound in ear

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Is it normal to hear whooshing sound in ears when yawning?

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Can a lot of sedation given for a tee echo test have caused my whooshing sound in my ear the next day, it sounds like a hissing sound.

A member asked:

Whooshing sound in left ear. notice at night, seems to sync with heartbeat. today while pushing in the bathroom going #2 it came on strong then let up soft, strong soft repetition. also ringing in ears for quite some time?

A member asked:

Can cold/sinus congestion cause a whooshing sound in your ears (my right ear) in certain positions like bending my head forward/towards the right?

A member asked:

Can sinus infection cause weird noises from nose while awake and whooshing sound in right ear when i bend over? i take steam sometimes and not on meds

A member asked:

Fast heart rate and whooshing tinnitus sounds in ear, is this cancer or a tumor ?

A member asked:

Left temple area feels swollen hurts my left eye is read & watering, when i cough my head hurts worse and i hear a whooshing sound in left ear 35yr f?

A member asked:

Ihave a whooshing sound in my ear that seems to correlate with my heartbeat i have neck pain tachycardia chest pain intermittent . what can cause this?

A member asked:

Theres a whooshing sound in my right ear, it becomes very loud when its quiet. ?

A member asked:

I have whooshing sounds in my left ear, any idea what it could be?

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