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Constant Ear Popping
by emrnyc, Apr 09, 2007 12:00AM
For the past couple of years, I've had a constant popping/crackling in my ears. I hear it when I swallow, yawn, etc. I went to the ENT and he did a tympanometry test that came back normal, but said the he could hear the crackling when he listened in my ears. There may be a problem with my Eustacian tube or, better yet, the muscles behind it. He said there isn't much to do but maybe try an antihistamine which hasn't worked. Even though its not life-threatening, its very frustrating to live with this! Is there anything else, at all, to do to get rid of this noise?
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by tmv, Apr 10, 2007 12:00AM
try sudaphedrine 30 mg every 4-6 hours. it works really good at drying up fluid in the sinuses. Best of luck to you.
by charga25, Dec 09, 2007 10:04PM
To: emrnyc
I have exactly the sam problem. I have lived with it since I was 15. Now I'm 21. It drives me crazy. Constantly blocked and popping ears. The doctors and specialists have found nothing wrong. no fluid, no ear wax. I have tried sudaphedrine and antihistamines, along with a lot of other things. Can anyone help?
by tinaaron, May 02, 2008 01:16AM
To: anyone who can help
I have this constant popping and I have had it for 12 years. I can't think of anything for days but this constant popping. I have gone to many ENT's and they have done nothing fo rme but take out my tonsils and adenoids. I have been suffering for years now and I can't stand it. It is enough to make you go crazy....please help!!!!!
by heidijo, May 17, 2008 04:23PM
To: constant ear popping
I have had this problem for 18 years. My doctor prescribed Seldane D after testing for various allergies and that helped a little but now it's off the market. A few years ago I went to a chiropracter on a complimentary pass and she said the tension in my neck could be causing this. I also have high ocular pressure in my eyes and get headaches. I definitely understand how frustrating this is and sometimes try letting steam near my ear or just going for a long walk. I really think I will try going back to that chiropractor and that is what I think others with this problem should try.
by heidijo, May 17, 2008 04:45PM
To: constant ear popping
another thing I found is something called an ear popper-$200. may accepted on insurance-see www.ear-popper.com find at target, walgreen, riteaid.
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