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I blew my nose right after a nasal saline rinse. as i was blowing, my right ear started popping and hurting. do you suspect an infection? ive had lots of congestion and sneezing lately?

Q: i blew my nose right after a nasal saline rinse. as i was blowing, my right ear started popping and hurting. do you suspect an infection? ive had lots of congestion and sneezing lately?

: The ears will pop when the Eustachian tube straightens and air rushes in to release a vacuum. The process can hurt initially but usually settles down. By itself it does not represent infection, just a prior loss of normal air balance in the middle ear from a closed tube. If the pain does not subside, contact your doc for guidance.

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The ears will pop when the Eustachian tube straightens and air rushes in to release a vacuum. The process can hurt initially but usually settles down. By itself it does not represent infection, just a prior loss of normal air balance in the middle ear from a closed tube. If the pain does not subside, contact your doc for guidance.

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Answered 8/5/2022

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A member asked:

I blew my nose right after a nasal saline rinse. as i was blowing, my right ear started popping and hurting. do you suspect an infection? ive had lots of congestion and sneezing lately?

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