when we r flying in aircraft, some times we have some ear problem, what was that & why?
2006-10-23 19:17:44 · 8 answers · asked by anand 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
That would be your ears adjusting to the higher elevation. Try chewing gum when you fly, it clears it right up! It also happens to Scuba divers as they descend into the water or ocean, the pressure causes the ears to adjust to the prevailing pressure. It happens on the down, and on the way up.
2006-10-23 19:27:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's due to pressure changes as the aircraft climbs or descends. Equalizing the pressure in your inner ear should clear that up quickly. There are different ways such as swallowing, pinching your nose & blowing into your nostrils, working your jaw back & forth & sideways. Whatever works, you will feel a slight pop, & then your hearing should restore itself.
2006-10-23 19:22:46 · answer #2 · answered by No More 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As you go higher in the atmosphere the pressure decreases substantially because there are hundreds of thousands less pounds of air pressing down on you and this effects the ear and sinuses though it should not be damaging.
2006-10-23 19:27:12 · answer #3 · answered by Simon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
air pressure backs up any fluids that might be in your ears nose or throat, and increases pressure levels in the ear which you feel pushing on the tympanic membrane.
2006-10-23 19:21:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
pressure inside cabin and pressure inside ear.
2006-10-23 19:19:52 · answer #5 · answered by cork 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its to do with the inner ear and altitude
2006-10-23 19:19:07 · answer #6 · answered by Crazy_person 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is your ears popping
2006-10-23 19:23:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i believe it has something to do with cabin pressure.
2006-10-23 19:25:29 · answer #8 · answered by zorro1701e 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋