Effects Of Pressure Changes On The Gas Spaces Within Thr Body

Question 1

Ears

Answer 1

Changes in ascent and descent of the Gas trapped in the middle ear drum swells out when gas expands and is sucked inward when gases contract which can be quite painful

swallowing will solve this issue

Question 2

Sinuses

Answer 2

If the tubes to the nose are blocked expanding gases in the sinus caused by cabin Pressure cannot escape and the pain can be excruciating

Question 3

Gut

Answer 3

 cabin pressure can cause expansion of this trapped gas resulting in a bloated abdomen


Question 4

 teeth

Answer 4

Dental fillings may have gas trapped under them this causes pain as the gas expands with changes in cabin pressure
bacteria that cause tooth decay also produce gas which may expand putting pressure on an already painful area