Gah What's wrong with my ears :*(

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around a participant's experience with unusual ear sensations following a cold, specifically after blowing their nose. Participants explore potential causes, including ear infections and pressure changes in the ear, while sharing personal anecdotes and advice.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
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Main Points Raised

  • One participant describes experiencing a loud noise and pressure sensation in their ear after blowing their nose, which has occurred multiple times.
  • Another participant suggests that the issue may be related to a structural defect in the sinus cavities, questioning whether the original poster has narrow nasal passages.
  • Several participants propose that the symptoms could indicate an ear infection, with some sharing personal experiences of having had multiple ear infections.
  • Some participants express skepticism about the possibility of an ear infection, noting the absence of pain and other common symptoms associated with infections.
  • One participant theorizes that the sensation may be due to pressure differences between the middle ear and the atmosphere, suggesting that blowing the nose can cause the eardrum to bend and release pressure.
  • Another participant mentions the Eustachian tube's role in equalizing ear pressure and suggests remedies like chewing gum or yawning to alleviate symptoms.
  • Some participants humorously suggest extreme or impractical methods to address the issue, such as using unconventional objects to probe the ear.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the cause of the symptoms. While some lean towards the idea of an ear infection, others argue for pressure-related explanations. The discussion remains unresolved with multiple competing views.

Contextual Notes

Participants mention various symptoms and conditions related to ear health, but there is no agreement on the specific diagnosis or necessary actions. The discussion includes anecdotal evidence and personal experiences without definitive conclusions.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals experiencing similar ear sensations, those curious about ear health, or anyone interested in discussions about common cold-related symptoms may find this thread relevant.

  • #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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