Barotitis Media
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Barotitis Media Symptoms
Symptoms of barotitis media include:
Ear pain
:
Usually develops shortly after exposure to decreased pressure
Hearing loss
Less common symptoms of barotitis media include:
Nausea
Vomiting
Dizziness
Vertigo
Ringing in the ears
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Related Topics:
Cerumen impaction
Dizziness
Ear pain
Otitis externa
Otitis media
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Last Updated: Apr 2, 2008
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John H. Beckett, MD
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D. Scott Gettings, MD
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Rayman RB: Passenger safety, health, and comfort: a review. Aviat Space Environ Med 1997 May; 68(5): 432-40.
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