My Ear Pops Everytime I Swallow

Why does my ear pop everytime I swallow?

Does you still have ear pain? Is the popping painful? If so, you should see an ENT, incase there is a middle ear infection.
Otherwise:
The popping when swallowing usually is a result of Eustachian tube dysfunction. So I’ll outline your ear (but feel free to google a diagram). The outer ear, AKA, the canal, is the park of the ear you can stick a q-tip into (don’t do it though). At the end of outer ear, you have your ear drum, which is a round piece of skin that seals the outer ear off, and prevents anything from moving into your middle ear. The middle ear is where those three bones are that move to help you hear. One end of the Eustachian tube is also in the middle ear, and the other end is in your throat. This is good because about every 3rd time you swallow, your Eustachian tube opens up, allowing air to flow in an out of your middle ear. This is important because if too much pressure builds up in your middle ear (or too little pressure) your ear drum will become sucked in, or bulged out which can make it difficult to hear. Letting air move in an out equalizes this pressure so that this doesn’t happen. But, like when you’re in an airplane, if there is a big difference in the pressure in your middle ear, and the environment, your ears will pop when you swallow. This is not abnormal, especially if you’re sick or congested.

However, while Connor is right about your ear being connected to your sinus, there is no way for wax to get into your middle ear, and you certainly cannot swallow it. This is because the middle ear is sealed off from the outer ear, and the outer ear is NOT connected to the sinuses. Not to mention, the amount of ear wax in your ear canal has nothing to do with your ears popping, so cleaning earwax out, wont help you. Also, you should not use a Q-Tip to clean inside your ear canal; they are only designed for the outer part of your ear (the pinna). Using a Q-Tip most usually pushes wax further in than what it actually takes out, and it can end up covering your eardrum, which could be a problem. If you want to clean the wax out (which wont help you in any way with the popping), just let warm water flow into your ears for a while every time you shower. It will soften the wax and move the old stuff out. Remember, ear wax has a purpose, and you don’t want to get rid of it all.

Everytime I have a cold, why do my ears pop when I swallow?

The paranasal sinuses are joined to the nasal cavity via small orifices called ostia. These become blocked relatively easily by allergic inflammation, snot, or by swelling in the nasal lining which occurs with a cold. If this happens, normal drainage of mucus within the sinuses is disrupted. The mucus may build up in the sinuses usually cause blockages in the Eustachian tube. This tube runs from your ears to your sinuses and when blocked causes poor draining and pops because of pressure building and releasing.
There you go... thats the reason. :)

Why does my right ear squeak every time I pop my ears or swallow?

"Sometimes after the onset of a cold or an upper respiratory infection, an ear infection can occur. This results in a buildup of fluid in the middle ear, the space just behind the ear drum. The Eustachian tube, which connects the middle ear to the throat, becomes plugged so that the fluid cannot drain on its own. This can cause temporary hearing loss, mild discomfort or even severe pain as a result of the fluid pushing against the ear drum.
Physicians recommend three basic methods for draining ear fluid. In the order of invasiveness, these methods are: waiting it out, taking antibiotics and inserting tubes into the eardrum. A number of factors help to determine which method should be applied, among them longevity of the ear fluid buildup and severity of symptoms."

Why do my ears pop everytime i yawn?

Popping is caused by pressure differences between the inside and outside of the eardrum. Air pressure in the middle ear usually is the same as the air pressure outside the body. Most people are familiar with the pressure changes (relieved by ear popping) that occur when you fly, travel to high altitudes, or dive underwater. Swallowing or yawning helps relieve the pressure by opening the eustachian tube, which connects the middle ear to the back of the nose and upper throat. Opening the tube allows air to flow into or out of the middle ear and equalizes pressure on the eardrum. While annoying, this problem usually isn't serious. Rarely, if it persists and worsens, it can lead to a perforated eardrum, an acute ear infection, and even loss of hearing. Be sure to see your doctor if you develop fever, severe ear pain, or drainage from an ear.

My ears pop every time when I swallow. Is this normal?

Ok so firstly, your outer ear, where all the wax was, is separated from your inner and middle ear by the eardrum. Only vibrations pass through the eardrum. So don't worry about the wax - it's normal to have some wax in your ear.

Your middle ear is connected to your throat by the eustachian tubes (sorry if u already know this), but these tubes are not always open. They open when you swallow or yawn, etc.

The popping is the sound of the airpressure of the middle ear equalising with whatever the air pressure is around you.
If it pops every time, it just means it hasn't managed to properly equalise on that attempt, and is only equalising a little each time. Again, this doesn't matter.
Chances are that your middle ear has a little too much fluid in it, but this is not a problem and will resolve. You only need to talk to the doctor if you feel an earache.

My ears keep popping every-time I move my jaw or swallow. Is there anything I can do about it?

i never heard of a specialist saying to a patient that it is bcause of stress & theres nothing they can do. i mean really! ok so, try seeing an ENT (ear, nose & thhroat) specialist. They'll prob do a tympanogram to make sure the little bones that make us hear are working good. Also, dont drink thick liquids like milk right b4 u go to sleep. if ur not allergic to any medications, u could try something like sudafed (it has a drying effect), but ask ur md first. the little tubes behind the ears may have fliud in them. the ENT specialist will also check up ur nose to make sure u dont have a chronic sinus problem which can extend thru the back of ur throat (pharynx) where everything meets. either way, get a second opinion.