Normally, swallowing causes a little click or popping sound in the ear. This occurs because a small bubble of air has entered the middle ear, up from the back of the nose. It passes through the Eustachian tube, a membrane-lined tube about the size of a pencil lead that connects the back of the nose with the middle ear.
Health Benefits of Elderflower. Elderflower has been used in traditional medicine all over the world in many different cultures due to its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. The most common uses are for colds and flu, sinus infections, and other respiratory disturbances.
How to Use Elderberries. 1  Dried Elderberries can be used to make a homemade syrup that boosts immune function and helps the body avoid or recover from the flu. 2  This syrup is also good on homemade pancakes! 3  Dried Elderberries can also be added to muffins or pancakes for a berry flavor similar to blueberries but not quite as sweet.