Yawning makes a clicking sound.

In general, hearing a sound when yawning may be due to physiological factors and does not require special treatment; it could also result from pathological causes such as cerumen impaction or secretory otitis media, which should be addressed by removing the earwax or using medication. The specific analysis is as follows:

I. Physiological Factors

Under normal circumstances, the Eustachian tube automatically opens during mouth opening, swallowing, or yawning. Some individuals may briefly hear a sound in the ear, which is a normal phenomenon and does not require special treatment.

II. Pathological Factors

1. Cerumen Impaction

When cerumen impaction is present, yawning may cause slight movement of the impacted earwax within the ear canal, stimulating the eardrum and producing a sound. The cerumen should be promptly removed at a hospital using professional instruments such as a cerumen hook or ear forceps.

2. Secretory Otitis Media

This is a non-suppurative middle ear condition that leads to fluid accumulation in the middle ear cavity. During yawning, the movement of this fluid within the middle ear can cause auditory sensations or sounds. Treatment should follow medical advice and may include medications such as Cefradine Capsules, Dexamethasone Acetate Tablets, or Prednisone Acetate Tablets.

Besides the common factors mentioned above, other possible causes include temporomandibular joint disorder, mandibular joint dislocation, or synovial chondromatosis of the temporomandibular joint. If accompanied by other discomfort symptoms, it is recommended to seek timely medical evaluation and appropriate treatment to avoid delaying diagnosis and management.