Symptoms of barotrauma otitis media?

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Air pressure traumatic otitis media is a kind of middle ear injury caused by a certain pressure difference between inside and outside the middle ear due to the rapid change of external air pressure during flying, diving, caisson operation or hyperbaric oxygen treatment. The main symptoms include ear tightness, earache, hearing loss and occasionally vertigo. Symptoms of barotrauma otitis media? Now let me tell you something.

Symptoms of barotrauma otitis media?

When the plane rises, the external pressure is small and the middle ear pressure is large, which can cause ear tightness and ear distention. If the eustachian tube is opened and adjusted in time, the ear tightness will disappear. Otherwise, the ear tightness will not be alleviated, and it can even cause tinnitus and hearing impairment.

When the plane descends, the external pressure rises suddenly, which can cause earache. When the pressure difference between the inside and outside of the middle ear reaches 8KPa, it can be accompanied by tinnitus and hearing loss. If the pressure difference increases rapidly again, it can cause tympanic membrane rupture, and the pain spreads to the face and parotid gland.

The pressure difference between inside and outside middle ear increases, which can cause vertigo, nausea, tinnitus and hearing loss.

matters needing attention

During the flight, we should eat fruit drinks from time to time, chew and swallow actively to promote the opening of eustachian tube and regulate the air pressure; It is forbidden to sleep when the plane is descending. If the children can't take the initiative to blow their nose and mouth, they can play toys or breast feed. If there is tympanic membrane damage, it is necessary to keep the external auditory canal clean and dry, or use disinfectant cotton to block the external auditory canal.