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Why do our ears pop on airplanes?

Why do our ears pop on airplanes?

Moment Of Um · Brains On Universe

February 20, 20254m 40s

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Show Notes

Have you ever been on an airplane and noticed that pressure in your ears? And then, as you’re taking off…they pop! Just like a balloon or a bubble or a freshly opened can of dough! Why does that happen? We asked infectious disease physician Dr. Frank Rhame to help us find the answer.


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