Why do my ears pop every time I yawn?

What is wrong with my ears?

• every time i yawn my ears pop, and usually i can sniff a little and they will un-pop but my ears have been hurting me lately. in my right ear it feels like it popped but i can't get it to un-pop if you know what i mean. when i talk it feels like an echo in my ear. does this mean they are clogged? also my glands are swollen and my throat hurts. i feel kind of off. could i have an ear infection? is there any way to fix this "popping" feeling i have in my ears right now? its causing me trouble hearing.

• Answer:

  Sounds like an ear infection so go to the doctor for antibiotics. Also you may be getting water in your ears and or wax buildup. A lot of peoples ears pop when they yawn too. You did not mention if you have any pain so I am unsure of what it could be. If you are having pain then ear infection is probably your problem.