ears pop/crackle when swallow but never had cold or ear infection

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im 28 and have had a problem with my ears popping and or crackling when i swallow or yawn. Before this started i hadnt have any cold or flu or anything like that.........never a stuffy nose or sore throat or earache.

Ive went to my doc a few times and he says there was never any infection and hasnt been one (this was confirmed by another doc). Anyone have any idea why this could be happening........ I know it can be somethine with the eustachin tubes but there is no sinus pain either!!! ear damage maybe??

Thoughts?		marc4311
8/17/2006
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Crackling and popping is usually from the e tubes. This isn't an abnormal thing and occurs commonly with the pressure builds up behind the ear drum, or a change in atmospheric pressure like when coming off a hill in the car and your ears don't "pop", or if you go scuba diving or snorkeling. It is not dangerous and rarely effects your ability to hear. It can also be as a result of allergies and can be rectified by allergy meds. See an allergist to be sure. good luck

star queen
8/19/2006
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I am no dr. but I get a crackling sound when i chew or sometimes swallow you might look into TMJ tempular mandibular joint it is the jaw moving and rubbing.

lisarufo
8/21/2006
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I have the same problem when i swallow or yawn my ears pop everything is very loud and painful I have to plug my nose and take a deep breath to pop them back in place I have been to the ear dr. & everything is normal so he says so i figure if you yawn and it does it then maybe the dentist would know WRONG. I have had the problem for at least 17 years. before it would do it about 5 times a day and of 2 years ago it does it every time.So I am with you and will keep searching. Please do the same for me.

hawk75
10/5/2006
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