What causes Otitic barotrauma?
What causes Otitic barotrauma? Ear barotrauma is a type of ear damage caused by pressure differences between the middle ear and the outer ear. Scuba diving and air travel are common causes of ear barotrauma. This condition occurs when there is also a problem with your eustachian tubes. What is the pathogenesis of barotrauma? Barotrauma of descent is caused by a lack of pressure equalization in closed spaces in contact with the diver, typically the ear, teeth, sinuses, and face mask. The resulting pressure difference between the tissues and the gas space causes injury. What happens with barotrauma? Barotrauma means...