ear barotrauma

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Ear Barotrauma Causes, Symptoms and Treatment-
It is discomfort in the ear due to pressure
differences between the inside and outside of the
eardrum.







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What is Ear Barotrauma

• It is a biggest ear problem for people, and it is
  painful for baby and also for young kids because
  their ear are not fully developed.
• In ear there is a tube that connects the middle
  of your ear to your throat and nose. It help to
  regulate ear pressure. Tube is known as
  eustachian tube. When tube is closed, you
  experience ear barotrauma. It is common
  especially in environments where weather changes.

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Ear barotrauma is physical damage to body
tissues, Barotrauma affect the Inner, Middle and
External Ear, Middle barotrauma is most common
experienced and is due to insufficient
equilibration of the middle ear.

External ear barotrauma may occur if high
pressure air is trapped in the external auditory
canal.

Inner barotrauma less common than middle ear
barotrauma.
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Causes of Ear Barotrauma-

• Ear barotrauma happens when sensitive to change
  in air pressure, And Eustachian (Eustachian is a
  tube) is blockage it is one of the main cause of
  ear barotrauma. The eustachian helps to restore
  equilibration during changes in pressure.
• The problem often occurs with altitude change
  like flying, scuba diving, and diving in the
  mountains. It also be caused by swelling in the
  throat.

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• Here some points of Ear Barotrauma-
• Pressure differences while diving
• Blast-induced barotrauma
• Ventilator-induced barotrauma
• Ear infections
• Ear Congestion (This Fluid not only causes ear
  pressure, loss of balance, tinnitusringing in
  the ear
• Eustachian Tube Dysfunction

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Symptoms of Ear Barotrauma

• The main symptoms of ear barotrauma you feel
  discomfort in the ear like pain in the ears,
  sensation of fullness in the ears.
• When babies and young kids cry on an airplane
  takeoff or landing, it is happen because they
  feel ear pain and blockage it means there happens
  ear barotrauma. If in your ears pain and bleeding
  it is sign of ear barotrauma.

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Ear barotrauma is usually temporary. If you feel
ear pain and hearing power decreased, you should
consult with doctor. Doctor will treat you and
give you some suggestions and tips to help
prevent any complications.
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• Common symptoms-
• Ear pain and bleeding
• Feeling pressure in ear
• Nosebleed
• Dizziness feelings of unbalance
• Hearing loss
• Sensation of fullness
• Ear infections
• Recurring pain

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Treatment of Ear Barotrauma-

• If doctor diagnosis ear barotrauma, you can take
  steps to open eustachian and relieve the pressure
  or pain.
• Here some selfcare steps you can take immediate
  relief. You can help relieve the effects of air
  pressure on ear by-
• Breathing exercise
• Yawning Drinking
• Chewing gum
• Taking decongestants
• Ear Planes

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When flying, always try to do not sleep as the
plane prepares to land. In ear barotrauma hearing
loss is always temporary
Now discussing some treatments steps- Treatment
is depend on the symptoms-

First aid- Pre-hospital care for barotrauma
includes basic life support of maintaining
breathing and circulation, neurological
assessment and managing any immediate life
threatening conditions.
Emergency Treatment- You need to take medicine
to relieve nasal congestion and allow the
eustachian tube to open, such as- Decongestants
taken by mouth or by a nose spray, steroids.




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Surgery- In many cases of barotrauma, surgery is
the best for treatment. In Chronic case of ear
barotrauma can be aided with the help of ear
tubes. Ear tube also known as tympanostomy tubes.
This treatment used in those who want to change
altitudes like who need to fly or travel often.
The ear tube commonly remain the place within 6
to 12 months. But it is not a permanent solution.
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• Prevention-
• You may decrease your risk of experiencing
  barotrauma by taking decongestants before diving
  and flying.
• Steps for you can take to prevent barotrauma-
• Descend slowly while diving
• Breathing exercise
• Avoid wearing earplugs while diving and flying.

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• I hope you get some relief from negative pressure
  build in your ear by following our treatment and
  prevention. If you still have some difficulty
  consult a professional for consult or call on
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