Cracking sound from ears

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Asked for Male, 22 Years

Whenever I am swallowing water or anything liquid or even saliva I am hearing a cracking sound from my ears, why it is happening?

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Dr. Sayan Hazra

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 8 yrs exp Kolkata

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This happens due to fluid collection inside the middle ear. Goes off with time. Nothing much to worry.

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Dr. Anil Gupta Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist 10 yrs exp Lucknow Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Anil Gupta

Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist 10 yrs exp Lucknow

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Most probably due to Eustachian tube dysfunction.

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