Can you open and close your eustachian tubes at will?

39% Normal
10 Comments

Your Eustachian tubes are what let you equalize pressure in your inner ears.
I can hold mine open indefinitely allowing me to fly, scuba dive, or drive mountain roads without ear pressure issues.

I didn't realise that everyone couldn't do this before taking scuba lessons.
The instructor was a bit freaked out by it.

Voting Results
39% Normal
Based on 23 votes (9 yes)
Help us keep this site organized and clean. Thanks!
[ Report Post ]
Comments ( 10 )
  • jaradscellmate
    8 years ago

    No, I can't....I will never go scuba diving.

    Eustachian Tube Dysfunction ETD

    Comment Hidden ( show )
    0
    0
      -
    • Anewbis
      8 years ago

      Hey that sucks. No flying either then?

      Comment Hidden ( show )
      0
      0
  • RoseIsabella
    8 years ago

    I can wiggle my ears!

    Comment Hidden ( show )
    0
    0
      -
    • charli.m's_Period
      8 years ago

      Mmmmmm. What else can you wiggle?

      Comment Hidden ( show )
      0
      0
    • donteatstuffoffthesidewalk
      8 years ago

      guess what i can wiggle?

      Comment Hidden ( show )
      0
      0
    • gloryholeflasher
      8 years ago

      Me too! One at a time, or both together.

      Comment Hidden ( show )
      0
      0
        -
      • RoseIsabella
        8 years ago

        One at a time and together!

        Comment Hidden ( show )
        0
        0
  • donteatstuffoffthesidewalk
    8 years ago

    i can equalize (valsava maneuver) in both directions

    both pressurizin and depressurizin my sinuses

    comes in handy for flyin

    Comment Hidden ( show )
    0
    0
  • charli.m's_Period
    8 years ago

    Swallowing opens them up for me.

    Comment Hidden ( show )
    0
    0
  • flyingnostalgia
    8 years ago

    No!

    Comment Hidden ( show )
    0
    0