Why Do My Ears Feel Clogged and Painful During a High Altitude Mountain Drive?
1. Introduction Clogged and painful ears during a high-altitude mountain drive occur due to the unequal air pressure between the external environment and the middle ear cavity, a condition known as ear barotrauma. As atmospheric pressure decreases rapidly during the ascent, the trapped air within the middle ear expands, stretching the sensitive tympanic membrane and … Read more