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My ears pop when i swallow and yawn. why is this?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

This happens: because your ears are equalizing pressure.

Dr Minich and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/18/2018

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Ears pop: That is a way for the ears to keep pressure even, very normal.

Answered 5/23/2015

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