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What Causes Creaking Sound In Ear During Jaw Moment?

I have this creaking sound in my right ear. It makes the sound every time I move my jaw, especially when eating. My right ear also sounds muffled or blocked which makes it hard to hear. This has been going on for a few days now, and I think it s caused by some sort of fluid or liquid in my ear
Wed, 8 Jul 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern.

The cracking sound during jaw movement is a sign of eustachian tube dysfunction. Eustachian tube is a small tube that balance pressure between middle or inner ear and nasopharynx . Due to blockage of this tube person start feeling pressure of heaviness in ear . During jaw movement the ferquent opening and closing of tube cause craking sound.

Eustachian tube dysfunction occur due to conditions like :-

- Sinusitis .

- Post nasal drip.

- Chronic upper respiratory track .

- Sometimes allergy .

I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist ( ear, nose ,throat ) for proper examination . Doctor may order blood test or CT scan for find out exact cause and to rule out causes like middle ear infection or water in ear .

Doctor may prescribe antibiotics ( amoxicillin) , expectorant and decongestants .

Till then give hot compresses to external ear and try to keep it dry .


Hope your concern has been resolved.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Creaking Sound In Ear During Jaw Moment?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. The cracking sound during jaw movement is a sign of eustachian tube dysfunction. Eustachian tube is a small tube that balance pressure between middle or inner ear and nasopharynx . Due to blockage of this tube person start feeling pressure of heaviness in ear . During jaw movement the ferquent opening and closing of tube cause craking sound. Eustachian tube dysfunction occur due to conditions like :- - Sinusitis . - Post nasal drip. - Chronic upper respiratory track . - Sometimes allergy . I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist ( ear, nose ,throat ) for proper examination . Doctor may order blood test or CT scan for find out exact cause and to rule out causes like middle ear infection or water in ear . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics ( amoxicillin) , expectorant and decongestants . Till then give hot compresses to external ear and try to keep it dry . Hope your concern has been resolved. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari