What is ear barotrauma?

What is ear barotrauma?

Ever been on an airplane and felt as if your ears are stuffed with cotton? You probably had a bout of ear barotrauma, also known as airplane ear. This is an ear injury that happens when there’s a sudden change in air pressure. Ear barotrauma, also called otic barotrauma, is the most common form of barotrauma. Fortunately, there are several ways to unblock your Eustachian tubes, such as yawning, chewing gum or blowing your nose.