[DOC] [TLE] Ears and Altitude | American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and ... [PAR] If, and when, the air pressure is not equal the ear feels blocked. ... Eustachian 
tube must open frequently and wide enough to equalize the changes in pressure. [DOC] [TLE] Ear - blocked at high altitudes: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia [PAR] Aug 4, 2014 ... The air pressure outside of your body changes as altitude changes. ... You may 
feel pressure and blockage in the ears as a result. ... Swallowing or yawning 
opens the eustachian tube and allows air to flow into or out of the middle ear. ... If 
your ears are blocked, you can try breathing in, then gently breathing... [DOC] [TLE] Ear barotrauma: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia [PAR] May 25, 2016 ... Swallowing or yawning opens the Eustachian tube and allows air to flow into or 
out ... If the Eustachian tube is blocked, the air pressure in the middle ear is ... To 
relieve ear pain or discomfort, you can take steps to open the ... If you must 
change altitude often or you are prone to barotrauma, you may need to... [DOC] [TLE] Associates of Otolaryngology :: Ears & Altitude - Allergies Denver [PAR] Have you ever wondered why your ears pop when you fly on an airplane? ... If 
the tube remains blocked, fluid (like blood serum) will seep into the area from the 
... Tube must open frequently and wide enough to equalize the changes in 
pressure. ... Avoid sleeping during descent, because you may not be swallowing 
often... [DOC] [TLE] How to Unblock Your Ears and Equalize the Pressure | SafeBee [PAR] Sep 4, 2015 ... A change in air pressure disturbs this process, causing "ear squeeze. ... And if 
you're ill and one or both of your Eustachian tubes are swollen,... [DOC] [TLE] Eustachian Tube Problems (Problems Clearing Your Ears ... [PAR] Nov 2, 2015 ... How do changes in altitude or air travel affect Eustachian tube problems? ... A 
rapid change in altitude, and thus air pressure is equalized across the eardrum ... 
The simple act of swallowing activates the muscles in the back of the ... If 
problems persist despite trying to forcibly open the tubes you may need to... [DOC] [TLE] Why Does Gum Help Pop Your Ears? | Wonderopolis [PAR] The act of swallowing forces the Eustachian tube to open, which in turn makes 
your ears pop. ... If you have a cold, it may be harder than usual to get your ears 
to pop. ... in your nose and ears can make it harder to equalize the pressure in 
the middle ear. ... a sudden elevation change that causes your ears to feel 
clogged? [DOC] [TLE] Blocked Ears & Sound Therapy - Natural Blocked Ear Treatment in ... [PAR] Blocked ears arise when air is unable to move through the Eustachian tube to ... It 
may simply require a decongestant, a dietary change or the use of Sound 
Therapy. ... Have you even noticed that when you swallow, your ears make a 
small ... If you are unable to "pop" the blockage in your ears to equalise the 
pressure, your... [DOC] [TLE] How to Unpop Your Ears (with Pictures) - wikiHow [PAR] If you feel an uncomfortable sensation in your ear, see Step 1 below to learn ... a 
yawn, and may open your Eustachian tubes and relieve the pressure. ... Start 
chewing a stick of gum when you know you'll be dealing with altitude changes, 
and head the ... tubes, and take large gulps to help equalize the pressure in your 
ears. [DOC] [TLE] 6 Common Causes of Ears Popping When Swallowing | New Health ... [PAR] Ear popping when swallowing can be due to 6 causes varying from normal to ... 
popping may just be due to your body trying to relieve pressure in your ears. ... 
Yawning, swallowing or chewing helps open the small canal (Eustachian tube) 
which ... Changes in atmospheric pressure occur whenever you ride an airplane 
or... [DOC] [TLE] EUSTACHIAN TUBE PROBLEMS | Ear Institute of Texas and Voice ... [PAR] The eustachian tube functions as a pressure equalizing valve for the middle ear, 
... membrane)

Question: If your ears block when you change altitudes, swallowing may open this tube to equalize pressure
Answer: eustachian