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Why do my ears make crackling noises for a few hours at night? i had a sinus infection 2 weeks/ ago and this has been going on since oct 31st .

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Cracking: Position dependent/related eustachian tube dysfunction. Have ENT take a look with endoscope.

Answered 11/30/2017

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