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If i hear popping in my ear when i swallow is the fluid draining out?

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Dr. Peter Karsant answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Popping: It is either a clogged eustachian tube which runs from to ear to the nose or a swollen TMJ from bruxing so start with your ENT then the dentist if the ENT find s nothing wrong.

Dr Ali and 9 doctors agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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Dr. John Sampson answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

Popping in ears : The popping does not necessarily mean that fluid is draining out. You may simply have congestion from allergies, clogged ears or infection.

Dr Pappas and 7 doctors agreed

Answered 5/19/2016

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A member asked:

If i hear popping in my ear when i swallow is the fluid draining out?

18 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Peter Karsant answered

Dr Ali and 9 doctors agreed

Dr. John Sampson answered

Dr Pappas and 7 doctors agreed

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