Ear barotrauma is discomfort and possible damage in the ear due to pressure differences between the inside and outside of the eardrum.
Barotitis media; Barotrauma; Ear popping; Pressure-related ear pain; Eustachian tube dysfunction
The air pressure in the middle ear is usually the same as the air pressure outside of the body. The eustachian tube is a connection between the middle ear and the back of the nose and upper throat.
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