Can Allergies Affect Your Ears and Hearing?
Yes, allergies can affect your ears and hearing by causing congestion, pressure changes, and fluid buildup in the middle ear. This is especially common in areas like Capalaba and Redlands Coast where seasonal and environmental allergies are prevalent. How Allergies Impact the Ears Allergies can cause inflammation in the nasal passages and Eustachian tube. This can lead to: Blocked or full sensation in the ears Muffled hearing Popping or crackling Pressure that comes and goes Why Hearing Can Feel Reduced When the Eustachian tube is affected, pressure in the middle ear cannot equalise properly. This can make sounds seem: Dull Distant Fluctuating Louder or more noticeable when it is your own voice Some patients notice their own voice sounds unusually loud or echoing, which can feel uncomfortable or distracting. Many patients describe their hearing as “not quite right” during allergy flare ups. Is it Allergies or Ear Wax? While allergies cause internal pressure and flu...