The airplane ear (ear barotrauma) is a condition in which stress is felt on the eardrum, which occurs when the pressure of air in the middle ear and the pressure of air in the outside environment are out of balance. This might happen when a person is on an airplane who is climbing after takeoff or descending for landing.
Airplane Ear - Causes and Symptoms
The airplane ear occurs in all individuals, especially while traveling in flight, due to changes in the atmospheric pressure and the middle ear cavity.
Ears and Air Travel - Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
While traveling in an airplane, the pressure changes can affect the air pressure inside the ear and can cause ear barotrauma or airplane ear.
