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My ears pop when i swallow while laying down and relaxing, but once i stand up, and swallow, they dont pop anymore. i had a bad ear infection, but its cured. is this a good sign? are my eustachian tubes healing?

Q: my ears pop when i swallow while laying down and relaxing, but once i stand up, and swallow, they dont pop anymore. i had a bad ear infection, but its cured. is this a good sign? are my eustachian tubes healing?

: If your hearing is clear and sound, eustachian tube function appears sound. You may be experiencing some minor sinus dripping or nasal mucus while you're lying down.

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If your hearing is clear and sound, eustachian tube function appears sound. You may be experiencing some minor sinus dripping or nasal mucus while you're lying down.

Answered 9/22/2022

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A member asked:

My ears pop when i swallow while laying down and relaxing, but once i stand up, and swallow, they dont pop anymore. i had a bad ear infection, but its cured. is this a good sign? are my eustachian tubes healing?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

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