how do i get my ear to pop?

Question

I have just come in from work and my ear feels blocked...i have tried holding my nose and shovig a cue tip in and..nothing!!! please help my voice sounds weird!!!! lol

Answer 1

It seems as though something is keeping sound from traveling through your ear. It could be wax build-up, as the use of cotton swabs can push the wax deeper into the ear, eventually forming a plug.

Or it could be Eustachian Tube dysfunction. Behind your ear drum is an air pocket - the middle ear - that is connected to the back of the throat by the Eustachian tube. That tube will open and close again when swallowing or yawning to equalize the air pressure in the middle ear to that of the environment around you. That is why it is often recommended to chew gum or suck on hard candy during take-off and landing in an airplane.

For some people, the Eustachian tube does not function properly, and when the pressure builds up, sound can be muffled and you might hear noises (like ringing) in your ears. If the pressure does not resolve, it can lead to a build up of fluid behind the eardrum, which restricts its movement even more.

If your eustachian tubes are not functioning properly, which can be due to upper respiratory ailments like allergies, or a cold, or sore throat; and the pressure can be quite painful. Some people take antihistamines and/or decongestants to keep the upper respiratory system clear.

If the pressure persists, you could try to force some air into the middle ear by holding your breath (pinch your nose if needed) and blowing gently and steadily for a few seconds to force air pressure through the Eustachian tubes into the middle ear. This is called a ValSalva maneuver -- be careful not to blow too hard or you could damage your ears.

If you have any other symptoms, like significant hearing loss, humming/buzzing sounds, dizziness/spinning, fever, or drainage from the ear, see an Ear, Nose and Throat specialist.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

It's called your Eustachian tube. It is connected to your ears, throat, and nose. Your ears regulate pressure. When there is a build up of pressure, like say in an aeroplane, what we call "popping" occurs. A way to relieve this is by reopening your Eustachian tube by chewing or swallowing. Chew gum on the plane.

Answer 4

The problem is due to a difference in air pressure on the outside of your ear drum and behind your ear drum. A small tube, the eustachian tube, is their to allow air pressure equalization behind the ear drum. This tube courses from your middle ear space into your throat. There is a muscle that happens to contract when you open your jaw widely....this muscle is also connected to the eustacian tube by other tissues. When you open your jaw widely it will stretch open the eustachian tube resulting in air pressure equalization in the middle ear space. So anything you do to stretch that tube will allow your ear to "pop". If this is a frequent problem you may be experiencing eustachian tube dysfunction, ear infection, swollen glands, etc..

Answer 5

you have to hold your nose, close your mouth and fill your cheeks with air until your ears pop. i skydive and my ears pop until they hurt this always fixes the problem. good luck!!

Answer 6

try taking some sudafed, or put your head under a towel over a steaming bowl of water-(like you do for a cold) don't stick things in your ears, or hold ya nose- last time I tried to pop my ear I burst a blood vessel!!

Answer 7

ok first.

-open up your hand palm all the way then,

-push it on your ear.

-next pull it back from you ear

try it just like if you were unplugging a toilet.
if nothing works see you doctor immideatly or it coud cause an infection.

Answer 8

Warm up some olive oil up.Lie down and pour it in your ear.Stay there for 20 minutes.Using cotton buds gently probe into your ear and remove the loose bits of wax.

Answer 9

Did you try chewing gum? Sometimes that works. I normally just do the "hold my nose and try to blow out of it" technique. Just keep alternating between techniques for awhile. If it doesn't go away by tomorrow, call the doctor.

Answer 10

try blowing your nose but not to hard good luck my ears always do that it;s so annoying i hate it wheni cant hear