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  • Barotitis Media
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A person with barotitis media has increased pressure in the middle ear that causes pain. The middle ear is a small cavity inside the skull on the other side of the eardrum. Images

Sometimes, pressure builds up in the middle ear, leading to irritation and pain in the middle ear.
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Last Updated: Dec 26, 2007  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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