We all get blocked ear while flying.But have you ever wondered why?
Popping ear, blocked ear, hearing loss all are common problems when flying.Aeroplane ear is common but avoidable
So why does your ear Pop?
The science behind it
According to Boyle's Law for a fixed mass of air , the pressure and volume of gas is inversely proportional.
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Yeah I know it sounds a little difficult , but the explanation is pretty basic.
The ear basically has 3 chambers.Outer, middle and inner.
The middle ear is the one which is responsible for most of our problems during flying.
Middle ear has air .This air is a true follower of Boyle's law.
When the plane rises in air and the altitude increases, the fixed mass of air in our middle ear also has its pressure falling.This fall in air pressure makes the middle ear air expand in volume.
The expanding volume of middle ear air causes the ear drum to bulge outwards .This can make the ear blocked and can even cause earache.
Quick tip for prevention
Regular swallowing activity by chewing chewing gums , candy helps to keep the eustachian tube opening and closing frequently.This helps in dealing with the blocked ear sensation effectively.
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