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Barotrauma, sinus: See: Sinus barotrauma.
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Barotrauma is caused by the inability of the Eustachian tube to equilibrate a sudden air pressure difference between the environment and the middle ear space. Treatment is largely supportive with analgesics for the ear pain.
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Ear barotrauma
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Ear barotrauma is a condition of discomfort in the ear caused by pressure differences between the inside and the outside of the eardrum.
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Barotrauma in the lungs also can occur, but this is not seen in air travelers. It occurs, rarely, in divers who hold their breath, when the diaphragm moves abruptly in a "gasping" effort. The diaphragm is the main muscle used in breathing.
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Barotrauma (Ear Barotrauma)
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Barrett's Esophagus
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barotrauma
Injury caused by pressure differences between the atmosphere and the air-filled spaces in the body. The most common of these injuries are the ear and sinus blocks that can occur during air travel.
Bartholin cyst ...
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Airplane ear (barotrauma). Pressure on your ear, such as during ascent or descent of a flight, can cause your eardrum to rupture.
Injury to your ear (acoustic trauma).
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Scuba divers who have accidents resulting in severe barotrauma (pressure on the outside of the body) may also develop osteonecrosis.
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Traumatic perforation of the eardrum
Skull fracture (temporal bone)
Acoustic trauma such as from explosions, fireworks, gunfire, rock concerts, and earphones
Barotrauma (differences in pressure) ...
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