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It is possible that a food allergy causes ear popping and crackling?

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Dr. Michael Zacharisen answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Not likely: Food allergy reactions typically cause rash, hives, swelling, diarrhea and other GI symptoms. Ear popping/crackling is suggestive of eustachian tube dysfunction that is more commonly seen in environmental allergies leading to nasal congestion.

Answered 7/31/2017

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