How does flying in an airplane effect hearing?

Answer 1

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.