If the Auditory Tube Were Clogged,it Might Make a Plane

Question

If the auditory tube were clogged,it might make a plane ride uncomfortable.

Accepted Answer

The auditory tube (also known as the Eustachian tube) helps equalize pressure between the middle ear and the outside environment. If it is clogged, pressure changes during takeoff and landing on a plane can be much more uncomfortable for the individual, and potentially even painful.