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My ear keeps popping, help!
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<blockquote data-quote="buddy" data-source="post: 485506" data-attributes="member: 12886"><p>popping like that with the sniffles usually means that some of it has gotten in thru the Eustachian tube. so the air pressure can't be equalized in the middle ear...not the outer ear where the wax is. Usually it happens quietly thru that tube to the throat/mouth area. but when there is "goo" in there it changes pressure so much that when it finally does open a little it pops, like when you put your finger on one end of a straw and suck on the other, you know how the straw collapses? then when you let go of one or the other ends, it pops back??? </p><p></p><p>So, an antihistamine can dry it, but can cause rebound stuff, and same for a decongestant. Some just use saline and flush out their noses to keep it thinner. Depends on what works best for you. It is so annoying... does it pop more if you swallow or chew gum.... sometimes it doesn't because of the cause, not the same as when it is a change from air pressure like on a plane. </p><p></p><p>sorry this is happening, can actually be painful too but usually just so annoying. I hope it goes away fast. You may want to check just to make sure it is not infected. Though not everyone thinks using an antibiotic is good for ear infections anymore. Depends on your history and what you believe.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="buddy, post: 485506, member: 12886"] popping like that with the sniffles usually means that some of it has gotten in thru the Eustachian tube. so the air pressure can't be equalized in the middle ear...not the outer ear where the wax is. Usually it happens quietly thru that tube to the throat/mouth area. but when there is "goo" in there it changes pressure so much that when it finally does open a little it pops, like when you put your finger on one end of a straw and suck on the other, you know how the straw collapses? then when you let go of one or the other ends, it pops back??? So, an antihistamine can dry it, but can cause rebound stuff, and same for a decongestant. Some just use saline and flush out their noses to keep it thinner. Depends on what works best for you. It is so annoying... does it pop more if you swallow or chew gum.... sometimes it doesn't because of the cause, not the same as when it is a change from air pressure like on a plane. sorry this is happening, can actually be painful too but usually just so annoying. I hope it goes away fast. You may want to check just to make sure it is not infected. Though not everyone thinks using an antibiotic is good for ear infections anymore. Depends on your history and what you believe. [/QUOTE]
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