A member asked:

Why can't i hear out of my left ear correctly when going to high altitudes?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Martin Morell answered

The: Lower atmospheric pressure may be affecting tympanic membrane movement. Audiologist may be able to help.

Answered 2/24/2014

4.4k views

More of what we treat

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

Why can't i hear out of my left ear correctly when going to high altitudes?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Martin Morell answered

Related Questions

A member asked:

HI doc I got up with no hearing in my left ear. A sister at Dischem told told to use waxsol and flush out I just need to confirm that it's the correct diagnosis and treatment thank you?

A member asked:

Sudden hearing problem. Trouble hearing people in right ear on cell phone, can't hear people on tv, unless tv is high. Been like this for many weeks.

A member asked:

Sometimes I can hear a beat or a pulse for a few seconds in my left ear and then it goes away. Its very odd feeling, it doesnt hurt but it feels and hears odd when it happens. Am I ok?

A member asked:

My daughter shot me in the ear with a high powered water gun tuesday. Its been 4 days and I still can't hear 100% out of my year. It feels like its stopped up. Itches and pops a lot...I don't have ins to get medical attention. What can I do to heal my

A member asked:

Occasionally the hearing in one of my ears goes weird and I hear a high pitched noise for half a minute. It switches ears. Is this bad?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

Since 6am yesterday it is as if my left ear is underwater, I can't hear right, it's painful, went numb & part of left face, high pitch noises help?

I hear high pitch ringing in left ear, only when it is all quiet - before sleep. What could that be? Thank you.

What could cause temporary hearing loss in my left ear and darkened vision during exercise (high intensity only)? It goes away immediately with rest.

In my left ear when I talk louder than normal.it sound kinda like a blown speaker,also muffled. I have had recently been hearing high pitch noise/ring?

I am having hearing loss for Right ear 4K(Hz) 45 db hl, 8K(Hz) 60 db hl and for left ear 4K(Hz) 50 db hl, 8K(Hz) 65 db hl . Should I use hearing aid? I guess it is moderate and moderately severe high frequency hearing loss?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?