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Eaustachian tube dysfunction: can you damage your eardrum while blowing when your nose is pinched?
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Autoinsufflation: Autoinsufflation of the middle ear through the eustachian tube is normal and often helpful. For example, this must be done ever few feet on descent during SCUBA diving. However one must not blow or push too hard as to damage the middle ear or tympanic membrane. Gentle is the key.
Answered 12/25/2016
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