What Is Ear Rumbling?

A rumbling sound in the ears could be described as air passing through the ear that muffles your hearing. Rumbling can be your body's response in preparation for loud noises. It's caused by a small muscle located in the middle ear called the tensor tympani

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The tensor tympani is a muscle within the middle ear, located in the bony canal above the bony part of the auditory tube, and connects to the malleus bone. Its role is to dampen loud sounds, such as those produced from chewing, shouting, or thunder.
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Is ear rumbling bad?

Occasional rumbling in the ears isn't usually cause for concern. Even if the condition is a tinnitus form, the symptoms usually aren't harmful to you physically; they just may be bothersome and anxiety-inducing.

Can everyone make their ears rumble?

Some People Can Make a Roaring Sound in Their Ears Just by Tensing a Muscle. ... Those that can contract their tensor tympani - a small muscle located above the auditory tube - are privy to a special skill: the action produces a low, thunder-like rumbling in their ears. This is not a new discovery.

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