Why Do My Ears Pop?

The video explains why ears pop during flights, focusing on ear anatomy and pressure changes. It describes the outer, middle, and inner ear functions, and how the eustachian tube helps equalize pressure. Techniques like yawning and swallowing are recommended to relieve ear pressure, while cautioning against forceful blowing to avoid eardrum damage.

What common action can help relieve the stuffy feeling in your ears during a flight?

• Closing your eyes

• Holding your breath

• Covering your ears

• Yawning widely

Which part of the ear is responsible for funneling sound waves toward the eardrum?

• Inner ear

• Middle ear

• Outer ear

• Eustachian tube

What is the primary function of the eustachian tube?

• To transmit sound signals to the brain

• To protect the inner ear from loud noises

• To equalize air pressure in the middle ear

• To vibrate in response to sound waves

Why might your ears feel uncomfortable during a flight?

• The air pressure in the middle ear is higher than in the outer ear

• The eardrum is vibrating too much

• The inner ear is filled with air

• The eustachian tube is permanently open

What is a safe method to relieve ear pressure during a flight?

• Holding your breath

• Shouting loudly

• Swallowing gently

• Blowing hard with your nose pinched