Question

What happens if the air pressure in the throat and outside of the body is less than the air pressure in your middle ear when you swallow ?

Answer 1

• Answer:
• This can cause barotrauma.
• Explanation:
• Ear barotrauma is a condition that causes ear discomfort due to pressure changes.
• In each ear there is a tube that connects the middle of your ear to your throat and nose. It also helps regulate ear pressure. This tube is called the eustachian tube. When the tube is blocked, you may experience ear barotrauma.
• Occasional ear barotrauma is common, especially in environments where the altitude changes. While the condition isn’t harmful in some people, frequent cases may cause further complications. It’s important to understand the differences between acute (occasional) and chronic (recurring) cases so you know when to seek medical treatment.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Swallowing or yawning opens the Eustachian tube and allows air to flow into or out of the middle ear. ... If the Eustachian tube is blocked, the air pressure in the middle ear is different than the pressure on the outside of the eardrum. This can cause barotrauma( injury caused by a change in air pressure, affecting typically the ear or the lung).

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