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What Causes Blocked Ears Along With Crackling And Popping Sounds?
I am 62, 5 feet 6 inches tall, 9 stone in weight, always had problems with catarrh. 10 days ago had popping and crackling in ears and have been partially deaf since. Had course of erithromycin and Using nasonex with little benefit. I am a regular swimmer and use earplugs but am afraid this may have contributed to problem. Loss of hearing and feeling of blockage makes me feel disorientated and getting quite depressed about it.
Wed, 5 Jul 2017
symptoms seem to be pointing towards Eustachian tube dysfunction. pressure changes during diving and swimming can lead to or aggravate the condition. need to yet rule out external ear blockage ie wax ... condition needs to be diagnosed by clinical examination audiometer and treated accordingly
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