Ear stuffiness when running?

beanerific518

Many times when I run my ears start feeling stuffy. I stopped using head phones thinking that was the issue. Its not. My hearing goes back to normal within 30 minutes or so. I wouldn't say it is painful, so it is not going to stop me from running. I was just wondering if anyone else has experienced this and if you might know what causes this? Thanks!

zoom2

Interesting, I've had this happen frequently over the years. Are you prone to allergy/sinus issues? I am, so I suspect that's my problem.

beanerific518

Yes, I've always had allergy / sinus issues. Hmmm, interesting...

PSGPolly

Yes I get it a lot and not only running but other exercise sets it off too and I hate it- sort of like a blocked ear where things echo?I can't hear properly when it happens but then if goes away when my breathing is normal. I went to see Doc to check if I had water on the ear or wax build-up. He gave me a nasal spray which has helped a bit, but he also said he thought it may be tinitis. If it is tinitis he says I'll have to live with it. I'm not keen on using a spray all the time either as it only sort of helps.

Jori7071

That does happen to me....at least it did. It just seemed like once I would get my heart rate elevated, my ears would stop up (on one side) and I could just listen to myself breathe-couldn't hear much else. It hasn't been as bad recently and I will say, it seemed like it started after I had used the Netti Pot. I had gotten the flu and I had heard that it was a safe and natural way to help clear the nasal passages. I figured that it had something to do with having water in the ear canal or something since I know all that is connected. I haven't used the Netti Pot now for almost 2 years and it's gone.

beanerific518

That does happen to me....at least it did. It just seemed like once I would get my heart rate elevated, my ears would stop up (on one side) and I could just listen to myself breathe-couldn't hear much else. It hasn't been as bad recently and I will say, it seemed like it started after I had used the Netti Pot. I had gotten the flu and I had heard that it was a safe and natural way to help clear the nasal passages. I figured that it had something to do with having water in the ear canal or something since I know all that is connected. I haven't used the Netti Pot now for almost 2 years and it's gone.

Oooh, I will try that! I have a Netti Pot and only use it when I have acute sinus issues (works great to clear me up). Maybe I should make it part of my evening routine... Thanks!