Gah What's wrong with my ears :*(

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The discussion revolves around an individual experiencing unusual ear sensations and pressure changes after blowing their nose while having a cold. They describe a loud noise from their ear and temporary hearing changes, raising concerns about potential ear infections or structural issues in their sinus cavities. Participants suggest that the symptoms could be linked to ear infections, pressure changes in the middle ear, or blockage in the Eustachian tube, which connects the middle ear to the nasal cavity. Some share personal experiences with ear infections, emphasizing that not all infections present with pain or typical symptoms. The consensus is to consult a doctor for a proper diagnosis, especially since the symptoms are recurring. Additionally, there are warnings against blowing the nose too forcefully, as it may lead to further complications. Overall, the conversation highlights the importance of medical advice in addressing ear-related issues during respiratory illnesses.
  • #31
moose said:
Speaking of things I've never had :rolleyes:

I've never had a nose bleed in my life...
Yeah, me neither. I wonder why. I've been hit in the nose too many times, so that's not why not.

I've only had one ear infectoin so far. It was unpleasent. Hallucinations accompined it. Those were unpleasent. I heard things. It was just my heart beating, very very loud. I couldn't sleep, almost the whole night.
 
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  • #32
You probably blew your nose too hard. Blow more gently and this will be less likely to happen. It's also a good idea to check with your doctor to be sure there is no abnormality in your Eustachian tube.
 
  • #33
I didn't read all the replies, but I had the same exact problem before. I went to the doctor and he said I had some ear infection or something from the cold I got. I had to take horrible shots for a week or something and it went away (this was in another country though so you might just get pills or something in the US :biggrin:).
 
  • #34
Physics_wiz said:
I didn't read all the replies, but I had the same exact problem before. I went to the doctor and he said I had some ear infection or something from the cold I got. I had to take horrible shots for a week or something and it went away (this was in another country though so you might just get pills or something in the US :biggrin:).

If it was in another country, I think we all know the doctor just wanted money :biggrin:

I'll go to the doctor someday...soon
 
  • #35
moose said:
If it was in another country, I think we all know the doctor just wanted money :biggrin:
I'll go to the doctor someday...soon
In any event, from now on, blow your nose as gently as possible. I think it's concievable a thing like this could do long term damage to your hearing. The fact you couldn't hear well for an hour is not good.
 
  • #36
did any snot come out of your ears when you blew?
Actually now that I think about it. I've tried too hard to blow up a balloon and heard a squeeky noise in my ear and felt extreme pain. Another time I tried keeping my mouth closed and plugging my nose when I sneezed and my testicles blew up to the size of racketballs.
 

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