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A member asked:

When i swallow something, my ears pop. why does this happen?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

It is the sensation: from your ears equalizing pressure.

Dr Minich and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/23/2015

2.8k views

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