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Q: Why does yawning work to equalize your ears?
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What equalize the pressure within the ears?

The Eustachian tube equalizes air pressure in the ears


How do you prevent the pain caused by airplane cabin pressure changes?

You have to equalize the pressure in your ears regularly. Some people do so by yawning or swallowing, which can be effective, but if that doesn't work, then you should blow as hard as you can through your nose while holding it shut. It's a scuba diver trick and works pretty well if everything else doesn't.


How do in unstop your ears after a flight?

Chewing gum is a common method of causing the pressure in your ears to equalize after being exposed to high elevations.


How do you un-pop your ears?

by holing your nose and blowing inside mouth or yawning will help to.


How do you get rid of the bubbles in your ears from pressure change in an airplane?

Chew gum or suck on a breath mint. When you swallow it will help equalize the pressure changes in your ears and get rid of the "bubbles".


How does flying in an airplane effect hearing?

There is a loss of hearing sometimes, due to pressure differences. In order for a plane to fly as high as it does, the cabin is pressurized, like pumping air into a balloon. There is a difference in the pressure of the air in the plane and the air in your ears. The air in the plane pushes in on your eardrums to the point where they can't vibrate. You hear due to the vibration of your eardrum and the vibration of the tiny bones in your ears. To stop this you need to equalize the air pressure in your ears to match the pressure in the plane. You can do this by swallowing, yawning, or chewing gum.


Why a person is given a toffee while travelling in an aeroplane?

Swallowing helps to equalize the air pressure ( popping ) in your ears.


How can chewing lollies help when flying to prevent the pop in your ears?

It helps because your mouth is moving as if you're yawning. :)


When was Equalize created?

Equalize was created in 2006.


Why is yawning not contagious to people with autism?

Yawning is not a disease.


Is yawning rude?

if rude and yawning are defined as such i don't see any reason why the act of yawning be rude. yawning is physiologic. would urinating and defecating be rude also?


Is chewing gum good for your ears?

No. If you can't get your ears to pop, eg during altitude changes when you are flying, then chewing gum can help your ears to pop and relieve pressure. Otherwise, chewing gum is in no way good or bad for your ears.