text: what could be causing this whooshing noise in my ear? for no apparent reason, yesterday, i started hearing this constant whooshing noise in my right ear.  i have always had issues with ear wax build-up, but this has never happened to me before and  this doesnt seem like a blockage.  i can hear fine and it doesnt feel clogged or blocked.  also, when i bend my head down, the whooshing gets louder.  and i am not currently sick and haven't been sick in months.  this is really wierd and annoying, but i don't want to go to a dr. if it's no big deal.  thanks. could be your blood pressure is elevated have it checked