Ear barotrauma
Alternate Names : Barotitis media, Barotrauma, Ear popping, Pressure-related ear pain, Eustachian tube dysfunction
Symptoms & Signs
If the condition is severe or prolonged: - Ear pain
- Feeling of pressure in the ears (as if underwater)
- Moderate to severe hearing loss
- Nosebleed
Diagnosis & Tests
During an inspection of the ear, the doctor may see a slight outward bulge or inward pull of the eardrum. If the condition is severe, there may be blood behind the eardrum. Severe barotrauma may be difficult to tell apart from an ear infection.
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