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Blowing air into the nose

I have been suffering from glue middle ear for 14 years. I learned about the Politzer maneuver of pinching one nose shut and blowing air into the other nose using a device, and swallowing during the air flow. This will send air up the Eustachian tube and release the negative pressure. I did the maneuver by attaching a hose to the air exhaust from a vacuum cleaner. Sure enough, when I swallowed, it sent air up the Eustachian tube and I felt the popping in the ear. But sometime later my eyes also seemed to pop, for I felt them twitch. Then I developed a headache and drowsiness as well. What is happening? Please advice.
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1340994 tn?1374193977
Your post does not sound serious; it sounds like a hoax.  I hope you did not actually do this.  You need to see a doctor and admit what you did.  You should have followed the recommended procedure instead of sending dirty air from a vacuum cleaner into your delicate ear passages.  
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hello i am a troll, everybody knows that you dont put a vacuum cleaner hose up your nose and blow. You use an air compressor, set at least to 80 psi. Your eyes will pop right out of your head. What? you just want to clear your ears? not blow your eyes out? oh im sorry. nevermind, just keep using the vacuum stupid.
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1340994 tn?1374193977
I really hope you don't develop an infection!  When you study the anatomy of the ears and sinuses and all the connections between your sensory organs, it gives you a deeper respect for how delicate the balance is.  You don't want to force air up anything unless it is a tried-and-true method.  
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Thanks for replying. No, I actually did this, I'm not a troll. Today I felt the eyepain even after waking up in the morning, so I continued to sleep for 3 more hours and then it was gone.
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Someone please reply. Did my eyes get unscrewed?
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