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What Causes Swooshing Sounds In Left Ear?

Hi, this afternoon, I woke up to a swooshing sound in my left ear. It sounds like blood is rushing through my ear continuously. It sounds like the swooshing when you yawn. My blood pressure is normal by the way. Help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you
Thu, 13 Feb 2014
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Hello dear,

There is a connecting tract (known as Eustachian tube) between the nasopharynx & middle ear which helps in equalization o pressure between them.
Any obstruction to this Eustachian tube, secondary to an upper respiratory tract infection, cold & congestion, can lead to ear pain/fluttering/swooshing sound by causing un-equalisation of pressure between the nasopharynx & middle ear.

The management consists of:
1. Drinking of warm fluids.
2. Antihistamines to provide symptomatic relief.
3. Nasal decongestants to relieve ET tube obstruction.

If symptoms still persist, it will be better to consult an ENT specialist for proper clinical examination.
Meanwhile, avoid taking cold food & drinks, maintain adequate hydration & take soft, non-spicy foods.

Wish you good health & a speedy recovery.
Take care.
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What Causes Swooshing Sounds In Left Ear?

Hello dear, There is a connecting tract (known as Eustachian tube) between the nasopharynx & middle ear which helps in equalization o pressure between them. Any obstruction to this Eustachian tube, secondary to an upper respiratory tract infection, cold & congestion, can lead to ear pain/fluttering/swooshing sound by causing un-equalisation of pressure between the nasopharynx & middle ear. The management consists of: 1. Drinking of warm fluids. 2. Antihistamines to provide symptomatic relief. 3. Nasal decongestants to relieve ET tube obstruction. If symptoms still persist, it will be better to consult an ENT specialist for proper clinical examination. Meanwhile, avoid taking cold food & drinks, maintain adequate hydration & take soft, non-spicy foods. Wish you good health & a speedy recovery. Take care.