when I clean my ears with a q-tip I somestimes cough. Why does that happen?
445704
It's a nerve reflex which is unique to you. Some people are ticklish on a specific place on their bodies which triggers a laugh response while others aren't. The same goes for your ear/s, you have a unique nerve ending which triggers a cough response!
646467
Don't use Qtips this will just puch it back in to your ear cannel farther, when mine get bad i go to the Dr. and they will clean it out for you.
1041510
I'm addicted to cleaning my ears. (If I don't have a q-tip handy, I will use just about anything else I can get my hands on.)\nI clean my ears many times a day.
140632
Your situation sounds like allergies.  If that is indeed what it is, you could probably get some relief with antihistamines.  See a doctor for a prescription.  If you want to try something yourself first, try Alavert over the counter.  The mucus is probably drainage from your sinuses.  That could also explain the coughing.
33133
I believe in general that coughs help rid your body of germs or other things that may have made their way into your airway.  Coughing is also common when there is a lot of drainage from nasal congestion hitting back of the throat (especially after taking decongestants).
901381
JP is right.  Without knowing what is making you cough, it is difficult to prescribe something. Best to go to the doctor. \n\nHaving said that, the most common form of persistent cough is caused by post-nasal drip. Post-nasal drip is mucous that drips onto the back of the tongue, causing the throat tickling and sympathetic coughing.  Less common types of coughing come are bronchial, based on inflammation of the lungs. \n\nTo combat post-nasal drip, it is easiest to just take a ephedra-based antihistimine pill like pseudoephedrine.  If you insist on drinking something, then you can take ma-huang.  However, only take it in the morning because ma-huang contains ephedrine - which will juice you up like a caffeine. \n\nIMHO, best to just pop the pseudofed.  Harmless if it doesn't work. Cheap. Works quickly.
77437
Sounds like your cold got "in your ear".  Glad you are seeing the doctor.  You may need antibiotics to clear this up.  If left untreated, it could potentially effect your hearing.  Sounds like you caught it in time.  (No pun intended).  ; )
123234
maybe your have an ear infection.\nit can cause everything you discribe.\ni would call a doc. just to be sure
960241
So, you're saying that you can't hear properly and your voice is deeper? Have you got a cold? You might have an ear infection or a blockage. This can make your voice sound different to you but nobody else will notice. Get your ears syringed or try earex or maybe antibiotics. Sort your ears out first then see if your voice improves.
1111180
It seems as though something is keeping sound from traveling through your ear.  It could be wax build-up, as the use of cotton swabs can push the wax deeper into the ear, eventually forming a plug.  \n\nOr it could be Eustachian Tube dysfunction.  Behind your ear drum is an air pocket - the middle ear - that is connected to the back of the throat by the Eustachian tube. That tube will open and close again when swallowing or yawning to equalize the air pressure in the middle ear to that of the environment around you. That is why it is often recommended to chew gum or suck on hard candy during take-off and landing in an airplane.  \n\nFor some people, the Eustachian tube does not function properly, and when the pressure builds up, sound can be muffled and you might hear noises (like ringing) in your ears.  If the pressure does not resolve, it can lead to a build up of fluid behind the eardrum, which restricts its movement even more.\n\nIf your eustachian tubes are not functioning properly, which can be due to upper respiratory ailments like allergies, or a cold, or sore throat; and the pressure can be quite painful.  Some people take antihistamines and/or decongestants to keep the upper respiratory system clear. \n\nIf the pressure persists, you could try to force some air into the middle ear by holding your breath (pinch your nose if needed) and blowing gently and steadily for a few seconds to force air pressure through the Eustachian tubes into the middle ear.  This is called a ValSalva maneuver -- be careful not to blow too hard or you could damage your ears.\n\nIf you have any other symptoms, like significant hearing loss, humming/buzzing sounds, dizziness/spinning, fever, or drainage from the ear, see an Ear, Nose and Throat specialist.
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There are mucous membranes in your lungs that produce the "snot" in the same way your saliva glands produce saliva. When you are sick, these membranes are inflammed and irritated and they produce more mucous than usual.\n\nThis is why we cough -- we cough because our body is trying to expel the excessive mucous from inside our lungs. It's that little tickling sensation you get right before you cough or sneeze.
677566
well u can clean the outside part of your ear with ear-buds(q tips) but its wise not to probe further inside...it cleans by itself.. the dirt and all usually comes out while u are chewing or talking... but if you really can't resist the urge then,..... its your ears, do as u please. Ahem!, have u heard the song by lenny kravitz which goes like, "once u dig in, u find it comming thru the otherside..." lol
136011
Well.... if you insert a Q-Tip too deeply you risk injuring the tympanic membrane or ‘eardrum’, and deeper than that, in the inner ear, there are some little tiny bones (anvil,stirrup ect.) and these are very delicate, if you were to insert the Q-Tip and injure these, you'll be in for a painful day. Also Q-Tips Co (and quite a few other swab makers) has had plenty of legal trouble in the past due to injuries caused by the product. So to "cover their behinds" they put the warning label.
517652
The Eustachian tubes  that run from your ears to your throat are probably clogged, sounds like a infection, go to the Doctor and get checked out. You may need an Antibiotic. This usually happens with an infection, however it could be allergies. But go to the Doc. GOOD LUCK.
1018626
cause your are expected to flush your ears with soap after listining to them...
992391
Gonna have to go to the doc for this one, Hon.  It could be a couple of things.  Maybe, an inner ear infection.  And you would need antibiotics.
195388
well u can probably go to the doctor and have them clean it out for you. my ears were terribly blocked once and the doctor used some thing with water to clear it out.