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Click is from pressure gradient when opening/tightening the eustachian tube. If I switch to open I can hear myself breathing. Partially covering the outer ear
by almostnormal 3y ago
Click is from pressure gradient when opening/tightening the eustachian tube. If I switch to open I can hear myself breathing.
Partially covering the outer ear makes the flow of blood audible.
That's not tinnitus-related.
- w4ffl35 3y agoI've been able to do it my whole life, chatgpt tells me it's this: Hearing a crackling sound when you flex your ears is quite common. This noise typically results from the movement of small muscles around your ear, particularly the tensor tympani muscle in your middle ear. These muscles contract to dampen certain sounds, like chewing, but can also be voluntarily or involuntarily activated when you move your ears. This action can cause a vibration or movement of the eardrum, leading to the crackling sound. It's usually harmless, but if you experience pain, discomfort, or any other symptoms, it's advisable to consult a healthcare professional.
- meindnoch 3y agoAnother example why you shouldn't take ChatGPT at face value. The clicking sound is the opening of the Eustachian tube. Flexing the tensor tympani sounds like a deep rumbling.
- im3w1l 3y agoA long time ago I would sometimes amuse myself by opening the tubes and humming some melody - would sound really loud.
- rcstank 3y agoThis actually relieves my tinnitus for a short period of time. Humming as loud as I can with my Eustachian tubes open would cause my tinnitus to either disappear or be imperceptible for about 3-5 seconds. It's such a relief that when my tinnitus gets really bad, I'll find I need to do it several times.