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What causes your ears to pop?

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Ear popping is caused by pressure differences between the inside and outside of the eardrum. Air pressure in the middle ear usually is the same as the air pressure outside the body. Most people are familiar with the pressure changes (relieved by ear popping) that occur when you fly, travel to high altitudes, or dive underwater. read more

Ear popping is caused by the Eustachian tube, which normally equalizes pressure between the inner ear and the throat. When the Eustachian tube is dysfunctional due to a cold, allergies or change in altitude such as during a plane ride, the ear can pop as pressure is released and air is forced out. read more

Causes of Chronic Ear Popping Photo Credit: SIphotography/iStock/GettyImages To understand how certain conditions can cause ear popping, you need to understand a bit about how your ears work. Your ear comprises the external, middle and inner ear. read more

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