My ear feels clogged i do have some pain, then when i open and close my mouth everyone can hear the the crackling sound and it blowing my nose dose not help also i do not have water in it. could it be an ear infection?

Hello. : Hello. You could have an infection or you might simply have congestion that is preventing your eustachian tube from draining fluids from your middle ear. You might wish to try an oral decongestant. Afrin is also very effective. It is a nasal spray that helps reduce swelling. However, it should only be used up to twice a day for a maximum of 3 to 5 days.

This : This could be eustachian tube disorder, but the fact that others can hear the crackling makes me think that another option could be your jaw joint--the temporo-mandibular joint (tmj). Disorders and pain in that area is often referred to the ears with multiple symptoms: pain, fullness, popping...The pain can radiate to the head and cause headaches, or down into the neck and throat areas. It is the most common cause of ear pain when the ear looks normal to a doctor. This can be evaluated by your primary care doctor or a dental surgeon. Most common treatment is NSAID medications and physical therapy--rarely surgery is needed.