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My right ear pops a lot.(the same sensation you get on an airplane) At night when I'm sleeping mucus is so thick running into my throat that it wakes me up! I feel like I'm choking! I have a light humming in my ears to the point that I can't sleep, when I sleep on my right side I don't hear the humming as much, but, when I sleep on my left side I hear the humming louder, I keep sinus infections all the time, I use to get lot of wax build up in my ears, not so much anymore, I had a MRI it was fine, and I've had a hearing tested, hearing was with in the normal range, why do
I have this humming and pressure in my ears? and its tender to the touch around the cheekbones under my eye area.
Hi Patricia,
Tenderness around the cheekbones and under the eye is very often due to sinus inflammation. Since any sinus disorder may also affect the ears, most likely, once this is treated and resolved, your symptoms will subside.
An ENT is the specialist that deals with sinus disorders. Is this the specialist you consulted about your ears? If not, then you need to consult one. If you have, and he didn't check your sinuses, then you may need to find a new ENT.
Hope this helps.
Harriet B. Jacobster, AuD
Board Certified in Audiology
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Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D.
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I am a Board Certified Doctor of Audiology with 25 years of experience. I can answer questions regarding hearing loss, both general and specific, dizziness and vertigo, auditory processing disorders, hearing aids, aural rehabilitation as well as specialized audiologic testing, i.e., Auditory Brainstem Response, VideoNystagmography, Otoacoutic Emissions. I have worked with both pediatric and adult populations. Because of my extensive musical background, I am able to respond to questions regarding the special needs of musicians.
Experience
I have been an audiologist for over 25 years with a specialty in electrophysiology of the auditory and vestibular systems and pediatric evaluations. I currently work in my private consulting practice providing services to nursing homes and schools. My Doctoral research was on specialized techniques in Auditory Brainstem Responses.
Organizations
American Academy of Audiology, -
American Speech Language Hearing Association, -
Hearing Loss Association of America
Education/Credentials
Au.D. (Doctor of Audiology), Nova Southeastern University, 2000.
Board Certified Doctor of Audiology (American Board of Audiology)
Certificate in Audiology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
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