My Ears are Popping?

Question

My ears are popping almost constantly. Mostly it isn't painful, except when I lay down. Is there any way I can fix this without seeing a doctor. It has been going on for at least 4 months.

Answer 1

Ears popping could be caused by congestion although 4 months is a long time unless you are allergic to something. Try taking over-the-counter allergy medicines to see if it IS congestion causing pressure changes. Something like Claritin or anything with a decongestant and anti-hystamine. Make sure you don't ake stuff that will make you drowsy if you need to drive or anything important like that.

Good luck

Answer 2

The most common reason for this is called eustacian tube dysfunction. The eustacian tube drains the middle ear down into the back of your throat and allows for equallization of pressure between the middle ear and the air around you. This is why your ears "pop" when you go up in an airplane-- to equalize the pressure. When your ears pop chronically it means that the tube is not opening and closing like it should when you chew, swallow, and move your jaw, and rather opening when it shouldn't. The cause of this is usually untreated allergies resulting in chronic post-nasal drip, which swells the opening of the eustacian tube shut and makes it stop functioning normally. (Do you feel the need to clear your throat or swallow more often than normal?) Treating your drainage, usually with a nasal steroid like Flonase or Rhinocort Aqua (prescriptions) is best, but sometimes it can be controlled with daily oral antihistamines like Claritin/loratidine (over the counter) or Allergra or Zyrtec (prescription). See you doctor about which treatment might help you the most.

Answer 3

Your “ear popping” problem could stem from nasal congestion related to allergy, a sinus condition, or a chronic upper respiratory infection. In addition to sniffing,
yawning or swallowing, you may be able to relieve the pressure by gargling with warm salt water, which can help clear the eustachian tubes. Sucking on candy or chewing gum may also help. You also could consider using a nasal decongestant or an antihistamine.
If the problem continues, see a physician who can examine your ear to see if the eardrum is pulled inwards, indicating unbalanced pressure. The doctor will also check to see if there is fluid behind your eardrum and if you have a perforated eardrum. The medical treatment for ear barotrauma involves decongestant nasal sprays, oral decongestants, or oral antihistamines. If an ear infection develops, your doctor probably will prescribe an antibiotic.

Answer 4

Fill your ear with peanut butter right before you go to bed tonight. The oil in the peanut butter will absorb the excess wax in your ear permanently. If you leave it in over night, the peanut butter will break down and rinse right out in the morning.

You might want to have another person wake you up though as you won't be able to hear your alarm clock.

Hope this helps!

Answer 5

I would really go 2 a doctor!!!
U might have that swimmer ear thing.
Hope u feel better!
I remember 1 time when my ears kept popping it wasn't that long though but gosh it really hurt!!! Good luck.

Answer 6

Yeah, you need to get a turkey baster (syringe) and fill it with warm water...get in the shower and squirt it into your ears until whatever is in the comes out. It sounds like maybe you have a wax buildup or your sinuses have drained into your ears causing a block. It's not serious and should be pretty easy to fix.

Answer 7

You might have an ear infection, it probably would be a better idea to see your family doctor. A lot of times they will help by prescribing some antibiotics.

Answer 8

Doctor.

Answer 9

first go see an ear nose and throat doctor. popping of your ears is damaging your ear drum it coudl be the pressure or fluid in your ears. please get it checked out before you end up like me with hearing aids

Answer 10

There is something called "swimmers ear" It is ear drops . read the package and if it applies to your condition then try it.