Crackling in ears when I swallow.

[Angil64]

Hello Everyone,

Has anyone had this before,and if so what is it? It happens only when I swallow and it sounds like a crackling sound. Is it fluid in my ears? How can I get rid of it?

Is this part of anxiety too?

[Minnie87]

Hi there! I’ve had this for about 18 years(I’m only 33)! Every time I swallow, without fail my ears crackle. I’ve become so used to it now that I don’t even notice it anymore! I think it’s something to do with the Eustachian tubes but I’m not sure?

[Hallyhooyou in reply to Minnie87]

Yes, those wonderful Eustachian tubes. If you hear the cracking, the tubes are doing their job in regulating pressure in the ear.

[Angil64 in reply to Hallyhooyou]

Ok, but everyday all the time??

[Minnie87 in reply to Angil64]

Yep! Literally every time I swallow. Have done for about 18 years.

[Angil64 in reply to Minnie87]

That's a long time. Wow.

[Minnie87 in reply to Hallyhooyou]

That’s so good to know! Thank you 😁

[Agora1]

Hi Angil64, short of an ear or sinus infection, this is quite common due to wax build up

in the Eustachian tubes. An ENT doctor might be able to clear out some of the wax.

It is not dangerous but annoying. xx

[Angil64 in reply to Agora1]

Thank you!