If the Auditory Tubes Were Blocked,it Could Make an Airplane

Question

If the auditory tubes were blocked,it could make an airplane flight very uncomfortable.

Accepted Answer

The auditory tubes connect the middle ear to the back of the throat and allow pressure to equalize between the middle ear and the environment. When the tubes are blocked, pressure cannot equalize properly, which can cause discomfort, pain, or even hearing loss during air travel as the pressure in the cabin changes.