What exactly causes your ears to pop when you fly or dive underwater? Ever wonder why your ears pop when you fly or dive underwater? Ear barotrauma occurs when the pressure inside your ear — on the interior side of your eardrum — is higher than it is outside. Read on to learn exactly how barotrauma works and how to lessen its effects…

What exactly causes your ears to pop when you fly or dive underwater?

Ever wonder why your ears pop when you fly or dive underwater? Ear barotrauma occurs when the pressure inside your ear — on the interior side of your eardrum — is higher than it is outside.

Read on to learn exactly how barotrauma works and how to lessen its effects…

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