Why Do Your Ears Pop When You Ascend to Higher

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Essay

Why do your ears pop when you ascend to higher altitudes? Explain.

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Definitions:

DSM-5

The fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, which provides updated criteria and classifications for diagnosing mental disorders.

DSM-IV

The fourth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a publication by the American Psychiatric Association that classifies mental disorders.

Eating Disorders Not Otherwise Specified

A category of eating disorders that do not meet the specific criteria for anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa but still present significant eating-related issues.

Bulimia Nervosa

A disorder involving cycles of overeating followed by actions to avoid gaining weight, including self-induced vomiting.