very odd ear problem.

[Mystic Muse]

I just recently developed an odd problem with my ear. Whenever I eat something it sounds like a small gust of air is coming out of it. as you can imagine, this is extremely annoying. I have no clue what this is or if I should be concerned about it.

Does anybody know anything about this or should I just go see a doctor? It seems kind of trivial but I don't actually know anything about this.

[Dust]

I'm not a doctor, I only play one in CoC.

But there's a lot of stuff it COULD be, from an ear infection (which I doubt) to a ruptured eardrum (which I doubt).
My guess is that is has to do with chewing and your Eustachian tube. Its function is to ventilate the ear, making sure that the pressure inside remains at near-normal air pressure. It also drains any accumulated secretions, infection, or debris from the middle ear space. Ever blown your nose really hard and had your ears 'pop,' causing things to become muffled? This might be related - it's why people chew gum on an airplane, because the chewing motion helps the Eustachian tube repressurize.

I doubt it's a medical emergency, but if you have free health care, it would be silly NOT to go talk to a doctor.

[Icewalker]

It's probably not something to panic over, but it's also probably something worth looking into. ie, I expect you don't need to rush to the emergency room, but it's worth getting checked out next time you have a checkup, or sooner if it's particularly bothersome or easy to get it checked out.

[Ikialev]

The Playground is not a medical facility. Even if some users do have medical degree, it's much harder to diagnose through the Internet than it is in case of a real, material doctor. You have free healthcare for a reason.

[Thajocoth]

I recommend an "Ears, nose & throat" doctor. There's a reason the whole region gets specialized together...

When you change altitudes quickly and your ears stuff up, a chewing motion with the jaw helps relieve the pressure, as does closing your mouth, holding your nose, and trying very hard to exhale. So your head-holes are all a lot more closely related than you might think.

I do not, obviously, have any actual medical advice for your issue beyond seeking professional help.

[Crimmy]

I recommend an "Ears, nose & throat" doctor. There's a reason the whole region gets specialized together...

Otorhinolaryngologist

[randman22222]

Although, I've always been told to go to a general practitioner first, as something you might be assuming incorrectly that what's going on is due to something with your ear. Remember that for every symptom you can imagine, there is always the possibility that it's caused by an entirely different organ, nearby, or even as far away as your mind.

[Thajocoth]

Although, I've always been told to go to a general practitioner first, as something you might be assuming incorrectly that what's going on is due to something with your ear. Remember that for every symptom you can imagine, there is always the possibility that it's caused by an entirely different organ, nearby, or even as far away as your mind.

Well yeah, you need a referral from a general doc to see a specialist anyway.