Comments on: What’s that Crackling Sound in My Ear? http://www.yourerdoc.com/whats-that-crackling-sound-in-my-ear/ Stories from the Emergency Room plus answers to your medical and health related questions Wed, 04 Jan 2012 04:21:20 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Roger http://www.yourerdoc.com/whats-that-crackling-sound-in-my-ear/comment-page-1/#comment-3728 Roger Sun, 25 Dec 2011 18:14:40 +0000 http://www.yourerdoc.com/?p=492#comment-3728 I only get the crackling noise in my right ear and only when I sleep on it. I've had it ever since I can remember. I only get the crackling noise in my right ear and only when I sleep on it. I’ve had it ever since I can remember.

]]> By: Gail http://www.yourerdoc.com/whats-that-crackling-sound-in-my-ear/comment-page-1/#comment-3703 Gail Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:11:39 +0000 http://www.yourerdoc.com/?p=492#comment-3703 I have ear crackling, sometimes feels wet & cold, ofther feels full. I have had a bout with a bad rash that goes had & hand with asthma. BUT - I have a ear DR. that is more specialized than an ENT. I have (can't remember the name) but, fluid in my inner ear , not the middle ear. She gave me pills that mountain climbers take for altitude sickness. It was also getting difficult to hear. The first evening of taking the pill in the morning I could hear the TV MUCH better! She said the crackling could be related to migraines & that migraines have something to do with the nerves by the ears - something like that. Hopes that helps. I have ear crackling, sometimes feels wet & cold, ofther feels full. I have had a bout with a bad rash that goes had & hand with asthma. BUT – I have a ear DR. that is more specialized than an ENT. I have (can’t remember the name) but, fluid in my inner ear , not the middle ear. She gave me pills that mountain climbers take for altitude sickness. It was also getting difficult to hear. The first evening of taking the pill in the morning I could hear the TV MUCH better! She said the crackling could be related to migraines & that migraines have something to do with the nerves by the ears – something like that. Hopes that helps.

]]> By: CrackingEar http://www.yourerdoc.com/whats-that-crackling-sound-in-my-ear/comment-page-1/#comment-3694 CrackingEar Mon, 14 Nov 2011 15:22:34 +0000 http://www.yourerdoc.com/?p=492#comment-3694 I have the same problems with you guys. I have this soap bubble bursting sound in my ear. I have other problems recently, late onset asthma, rashes, and possible chlamydia infection due to my GF. Maybe these strange sound in my ear which started 1 week ago has something to do with my above diseases. Any help would be appreciated. I have the same problems with you guys.
I have this soap bubble bursting sound in my ear.
I have other problems recently, late onset asthma, rashes, and possible chlamydia infection due to my GF. Maybe these strange sound in my ear which started 1 week ago has something to do with my above diseases. Any help would be appreciated.

]]> By: Cheryll collier http://www.yourerdoc.com/whats-that-crackling-sound-in-my-ear/comment-page-1/#comment-3693 Cheryll collier Wed, 09 Nov 2011 19:06:49 +0000 http://www.yourerdoc.com/?p=492#comment-3693 I suddenly got this crackling sound in my left ear. When I have the phone on that side it sounds like static. This just started about 5 days ago. It gets softer sounding at times and suddenly louder. Sounds like snap, crackle and pop all the time. Worries me because 25 years ago I suddenly lost hearing on right side from an unknown inner ear infection. I can hear hear a little on right but probably 15 percent. Do you have any idea what it might be. I suddenly got this crackling sound in my left ear. When I have the phone on that side it sounds like static. This just started about 5 days ago. It gets softer sounding at times and suddenly louder. Sounds like snap, crackle and pop all the time. Worries me because 25 years ago I suddenly lost hearing on right side from an unknown inner ear infection. I can hear hear a little on right but probably 15 percent. Do you have any idea what it might be.

]]> By: Kristiana http://www.yourerdoc.com/whats-that-crackling-sound-in-my-ear/comment-page-1/#comment-3692 Kristiana Tue, 08 Nov 2011 23:23:12 +0000 http://www.yourerdoc.com/?p=492#comment-3692 My ears sound like airs being blown threw them an when that happens i get this cracking sound in my right ear it really bothers me an always gets me scared thinking theres something wrong with my ear i have never got my ear checked out before because i never thought it was that big of a deal but lately its been bothering me more , what is wrong with my ears ? My ears sound like airs being blown threw them an when that happens i get this cracking sound in my right ear it really bothers me an always gets me scared thinking theres something wrong with my ear i have never got my ear checked out before because i never thought it was that big of a deal but lately its been bothering me more , what is wrong with my ears ?

]]> By: kathy http://www.yourerdoc.com/whats-that-crackling-sound-in-my-ear/comment-page-1/#comment-3691 kathy Thu, 03 Nov 2011 01:45:57 +0000 http://www.yourerdoc.com/?p=492#comment-3691 Could be tennitus. Are you on any meds? Read the info on the foe side effects. Could be tennitus. Are you on any meds? Read the info on the foe side effects.

]]> By: Alan http://www.yourerdoc.com/whats-that-crackling-sound-in-my-ear/comment-page-1/#comment-3689 Alan Sun, 30 Oct 2011 01:56:36 +0000 http://www.yourerdoc.com/?p=492#comment-3689 Hold on there kids...i just turned sixty in July. I have been having that sound for over fifty years. The static sound in both ears. Yes when ever i swallow anything, etc, etc. I learned long, long ago to actually make or recreate the sound at will but always with both ears. If you put your index fingers right in front middle of your outer ear. I sense that the sound is nerves right close to the jaw hinge. When i was real young and could not afford a transistor radio with an ear phone (forty years before ipod's) i would lay in bed at night and make the sound at will to amuse my self. Now heres what you do:Move the top your jawbone (ever so slightly) and/or swallow at the same time. Once you feel that you can make the sound anytime you want by that little exercise, you have mastered THE CONTROL of the sound. At this point since you are in control of the sound...it is easy to igore it, although you may have it for the rest of your life like this old guy. Just knowing i could make the sound myself and choose to listen or ignore it helps. I believe it to be more of an electrical impulse sound rather than static. And yes i had that chirping sound also. What i do not know is if the sounds are a precursor to hearing loss. But now i require hearing aids in both ears. Hold on there kids…i just turned sixty in July. I have been having that sound for over fifty years. The static sound in both ears. Yes when ever i swallow anything, etc, etc. I learned long, long ago to actually make or recreate the sound at will but always with both ears. If you put your index fingers right in front middle of your outer ear. I sense that the sound is nerves right close to the jaw hinge. When i was real young and could not afford a transistor radio with an ear phone (forty years before ipod’s) i would lay in bed at night and make the sound at will to amuse my self. Now heres what you do:Move the top your jawbone (ever so slightly) and/or swallow at the same time. Once you feel that you can make the sound anytime you want by that little exercise, you have mastered THE CONTROL of the sound. At this point since you are in control of the sound…it is easy to igore it, although you may have it for the rest of your life like this old guy. Just knowing i could make the sound myself and choose to listen or ignore it helps. I believe it to be more of an electrical impulse sound rather than static. And yes i had that chirping sound also. What i do not know is if the sounds are a precursor to hearing loss. But now i require hearing aids in both ears.

]]> By: Z http://www.yourerdoc.com/whats-that-crackling-sound-in-my-ear/comment-page-1/#comment-3685 Z Wed, 12 Oct 2011 17:49:23 +0000 http://www.yourerdoc.com/?p=492#comment-3685 I take an over the counter allergy medicine daily as I suspect sinuses. I've been dealing with crackling in my ears for so many years I've lost count. It's constant like when you yawn or when you can feel your ears need to pop or drain. Not saying everyones issue is result of the same Eustachian (draining) problem, but I've noticed when I take 10mg (one pill) of loratadine daily it does sometimes help with the pressure. I'd consult my doctor first, of course, before taking any medication. good luck. I take an over the counter allergy medicine daily as I suspect sinuses. I’ve been dealing with crackling in my ears for so many years I’ve lost count. It’s constant like when you yawn or when you can feel your ears need to pop or drain. Not saying everyones issue is result of the same Eustachian (draining) problem, but I’ve noticed when I take 10mg (one pill) of loratadine daily it does sometimes help with the pressure. I’d consult my doctor first, of course, before taking any medication. good luck.

]]> By: Nancy http://www.yourerdoc.com/whats-that-crackling-sound-in-my-ear/comment-page-1/#comment-3605 Nancy Mon, 18 Jul 2011 02:25:11 +0000 http://www.yourerdoc.com/?p=492#comment-3605 I have a noise in my right ear, similar to listening to Rice Crispies once you add milk to them. A mild, faint popping/crackling. Driving me nuts. I have a noise in my right ear, similar to listening to Rice Crispies once you add milk to them. A mild, faint popping/crackling. Driving me nuts.

]]> By: Russd http://www.yourerdoc.com/whats-that-crackling-sound-in-my-ear/comment-page-1/#comment-3509 Russd Mon, 25 Apr 2011 03:47:23 +0000 http://www.yourerdoc.com/?p=492#comment-3509 I have been suffering from the same problem for almost 10 years now. The problem started when water was accidentally sprayed into my left ear. I was given some antibiotics by the doctor, which relieved me of the pain but left me with a noise. Every time I swallow I hear a clicking/cracking sound in my left ear. It's not tinnitus (http://www.tinnitus.org.uk/) because my symptoms don't exactly match that of tinnitus. I have consulted two ENTs so far. After checking my ears, the first one informed me that both my ears are perfectly all right, and the noise is all psychological. The second one, however, tested my ears more throughly and was kind of to point out that the problem might have arisen because I am underweight. I still haven't been able to get used to the noise, and I am really frustrated.I think - my throat, nose and ears - all three of them have something to do with it. Do you have any suggestions? Although I am not sure if the suggestions on here are provided by professionals, I had to ask because I have run out of choice. Thank you. I have been suffering from the same problem for almost 10 years now. The problem started when water was accidentally sprayed into my left ear. I was given some antibiotics by the doctor, which relieved me of the pain but left me with a noise. Every time I swallow I hear a clicking/cracking sound in my left ear. It’s not tinnitus (http://www.tinnitus.org.uk/) because my symptoms don’t exactly match that of tinnitus.
I have consulted two ENTs so far. After checking my ears, the first one informed me that both my ears are perfectly all right, and the noise is all psychological. The second one, however, tested my ears more throughly and was kind of to point out that the problem might have arisen because I am underweight.

I still haven’t been able to get used to the noise, and I am really frustrated.I think – my throat, nose and ears – all three of them have something to do with it. Do you have any suggestions? Although I am not sure if the suggestions on here are provided by professionals, I had to ask because I have run out of choice.

Thank you.

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