What causes temporary hearing/ear problem described “like having water in your ears”?


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Danny asked:


Dads got this hearing/ear problem that comes and goes for no apparent reason. Its not ringing in the ears. He said its like having water in your ears, where his own voice/breathing is louder. He instinctively tries to yawn to fix the problem (like someone on an airplane) but it never works. Sometimes when he sits forward with his head bowed or lies down the problem goes away.
Anyone now whats causing it?
Thanks for your help
Danny

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5 Responses to “What causes temporary hearing/ear problem described “like having water in your ears”?”

  1. leo_leora Says:
    August 27th, 2010 at 8:52 pm

    Sinuses? Try taking a decongestant? leo_leora

  2. Mimi Says:
    August 29th, 2010 at 4:19 am

    It could be many things. He should really go see a doctor to make sure everything is ok.

    Good luck :) Mimi

  3. my3sons Says:
    August 31st, 2010 at 8:33 pm

    SOUNDS LIKE WAX BUILD UP USE PEROXIDE IN YOUR EARS I DO IT ALL THE TIME
    CB my3sons

  4. Moped Mama Says:
    September 2nd, 2010 at 10:03 pm

    well we have crystle in our ears which cause dizzy symptoms and with allergies season coming you need a decongestant or a nose spray i use RHINOCORT i also eat horseradish cheese and sauce anything to make my sinus run now antibiotic ear drops seem to help me for this water ear sensation try warm packs on your ear and neck area try vicks rub also i do this myself just had a spell last week sneezed alot which triggered mine Moped Mama

  5. Dr Archi J Says:
    September 3rd, 2010 at 10:35 am

    Cause could be as simple as wax or more complex one. One possibility may be eustachian tube dys-function or patulous tube.

    Best is to consult an ENT specialist for thorough history and examination of ear/nose and throat to arrive to a diagnosis.
    If required he may be advised to get his hearing evaluation done by p/t audiometry and/or impedance audiometry. Dr Archi J

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