we believe that scuba divers who completely recover from inner (or middle) ear barotrauma may return to diving as long as they exercise caution and care.

An imbalance in pressure between the inner and outer ear can happen during scuba diving and air travel. Most people in these situations don’t develop ear barotrauma. This condition happens when ...

STUDY OBJECTIVE: To determine the efficacy of topical nasal decongestant in the prevention of middle ear barotrauma in patients undergoing hyperbaric oxygen therapy. DESIGN: Prospective ...

Ear Barotrauma occurs when unequal pressure between the middle ear and the external environment stresses the eardrum. This is common during activities like air travel or scuba diving. This ...