I have been experiencing some pressure in my ears for the last few weeks. I have been assuming that it has to do with allergies. Whenever I close my nose and try to breath out to get rid of the pressure, there is a span of a few seconds where I find it difficult to swallow. On some occasions I find that I can t swallow until a few seconds have passed. Whenever this happens it makes me almost have a panic attack. I m worried this could be evidence of a possible neurological condition like als.