Clogged ears when doing cardio

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jeniferclark
jeniferclark Posts: 19 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Hi! I have an odd question..my ears sometimes get clogged (similar to water in your ear while swimming) when doing intense cardio. Has anyone else ever had this happen?

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  • RunningAddict
    RunningAddict Posts: 548 Member
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    I can't really say that mine have been clogged but one thing with running (for me) is that my ears will do this weird trick and it sounds like I'm talking in a tunnel. I haven't been able to figure out what causes it but it only happens when I run and shortly after goes away!
  • TropicalKitty
    TropicalKitty Posts: 2,298 Member
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    I'd bet on the side of it having something to do with the increased blood pressure when doing cardio.

    And, as long as it isn't harmful, I'd be a little happy so I don't hear the guys in the free weights showing off who have screaming orgasms when lifting.
  • pannacottayum
    pannacottayum Posts: 96 Member
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    Yes! i told my ENT and he thought i was stupid :) i've read some on the internets about it. it has to do with eustachian tube collapse or something. i was getting it while strength training or after heavy cardio. It eventually stopped happening, i assumed due to better fitness?
  • ahkunkel
    ahkunkel Posts: 68
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    Mine get like that when I have headphones in while doing cardio. I just use a Qtip and clean them out and they go back to normal. I think it is from the buildup of sweat.
  • EMc4452
    EMc4452 Posts: 187 Member
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    This happens to me sometimes...havent figured out why. It goes away after a few minutes so I never think twice about it. I would assume it has to do with my breathing pattern but not sure.

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