Crackling and Ear Blockage, but Normal Hearing

Hey,

Mild volume spikes, such as certain "blowy" letters in speech, or things bumping together, trigger a momentary something in my left ear that makes me hear a distorted "crackle" and feels like some kind of spasm.

Also, that ear sometimes feels "blocked" for a few hours.

However, my hearing is completely normal and symmetrical on both sides. I'm super careful with my ears and haven't been exposed to any common hearing damage triggers. I do, however, use earplugs a lot.

Does anyone have an idea what this could be?

Thanks!

 

Could be sinus or allergy related...

love glynis

 

Are you still experiencing this?
Does it "crackle" all the time or just when you swallow?
I hope you are all better now.

Once

 

The crackling and ear blockage got a lot better. I've been to an allergologist and she said that there was probably a constriction somewhere in the ear/nose area because of the currently beginning allergy season in my country and that was probably the cause.

I always hear a pop when I swallow, but as far as I know that is normal.

 

Good to hear!

Maybe you need to consider taking allergy shots....

It is.

Be well,

Once