Barotitis Media
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Barotitis Media Risk Factors
Risk factors for barotitis media include:
Allergic rhinitis
Cerumen impaction
Colds
or
sinusitis
Deviated nasal septum
The use of ear plugs
Enlarged adenoids
Nasal polyps
Nasopharyngeal tumors
Pharyngitis
Tonsillitis
Trauma to the middle ear due to over-pressurization:
High altitude
Sports
Scuba diving
Airplane flight
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Barotitis Media Symptoms
Related Topics:
Cerumen impaction
Dizziness
Ear pain
Otitis externa
Otitis media
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Last Updated: Mar 5, 2008
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Stephen J. Schueler, MD
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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.
