Does Anyone Have Crackling in Their Ear When They Swallow? If So, How to Treat?

[ChrisfromCanada]

My left ear crackles every time I swallow. This is my ear that has tinnitus which came from an ear infection/ruptured ear drum about 1.5 months ago. If anyone has had this how do you treat it?

 

[Amber]

My left ear crackles every time I swallow. This is my ear that has tinnitus which came from an ear infection/ruptured ear drum about 1.5 months ago. If anyone has had this how do you treat it?

Crackling in ears when swallowing is perfectly normal.

 

[ChrisfromCanada]

I have never heard it before 2 weeks ago and its pretty loud. If its normal that's great but its pretty damn annoying

 

[MichaelOS]

I've been getting a crackling when yawning and swallowing in both ears since onset of tinnitus. Wondering if anyone has similar experience, or if it's anything to be concerned about.

 

[Elinor]

I assume you too have abnormaly loud and noticable crackling. Mine started after a flight almost 10 years ago. My ear drum ruptured during this flight. I had it checked out and it healed perfectly. I've had the crackling ever since, but I'm also used to it.

It goes away sometimes in warm or humid environments. Definitely more noticable when it's cold. Driking hot beverages seem to make it go away temporarily. Most of the time I don't think about it, but it bothered me a lot in the beginning. I think it's ETD related in my case though.

 

[MichaelOS]

Hi Elinor. Thanks for the reply. Have you had any other problems with it, specifically flying?

 

[Steffi]

@MichaelOS
I have T that was worsened by a bad cold / virus at Christmas. Have been suffering fullness in my ears connected to ETD since New Year. My left ear crackles and pops. The reason I'm telling you is you mentioned flying and I've just flown back from Warsaw today and my ears were fine. I used the earplanes ear plugs to deal with the pressure. I chewed gum, sucked sweets and sipped water. No adverse effects.