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• n  either of the paired tubes connecting the middle ears to the nasopharynx; equalizes air pressure on the two sides of the eardrum

• Eustachian tube
• auditory tube

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• Alleviate ear pain when flying this holiday
  During the holidays, millions of people will fly to visit family and friends. Ear pain can be excruciating on descent. Many find relief using Ear Ease, which resembles a headphone ear cup. Hot tap water in the base heats the air around the ear and helps equalize the pressure in the eustachian tube that runs between the inside of the ear and the throat. Despite the many benefits of aspirin, this ...
  Sept. 14, 2013 - San Antonio Express-News