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Which actions can help equalize middle-ear pressure during altitude changes?

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  1. Holding the breath
  2. Chewing or swallowing
  3. Closing both fresh-air vents

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  1. FAA Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, Chapter 17 www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/19_phak_ch17.pdf Checked 2026-10-09.

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