Barotitis Media
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Barotitis Media Complications
Complications of barotitis media include:
Eardrum rupture
Permanent
hearing loss
Serous
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Barotitis Media Underlying Cause
Related Topics:
Cerumen impaction
Dizziness
Ear pain
Otitis externa
Otitis media
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Last Updated: Nov 20, 2007
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John H. Beckett, MD
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D. Scott Gettings, MD
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Barotitis Media References:
Brown M, Jones J, Krohmer J. Pseudoephedrine for the prevention of barotitis media: a controlled clinical trial in underwater divers. Ann Emerg Med. 1992 Jul;21(7):849-52.
Rayman RB: Passenger safety, health, and comfort: a review. Aviat Space Environ Med 1997 May; 68(5): 432-40.
Stangerup SE, Tjernstrom O, Harcourt J, Klokker M, Stokholm J. Barotitis in children after aviation; prevalence and treatment with Otovent. J Laryngol Otol. 1996 Jul;110(7):625-8.
