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Ears & Diving

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Ears & Diving

Key Information

Key Information: Introduction Anatomy of the Ear Middle-Ear Equalization

Injuries

Injuries: Introduction Middle-Ear Barotrauma Perforated Eardrum Inner-Ear Barotrauma Perilymph Fistula Alternobaric Vertigo Reverse Squeeze Facial Baroparesis TMJ Surfer’s Ear Swimmer’s Ear

Symptoms

Symptoms: Introduction Seasickness or Motion Sickness Vertigo Tinnitus (Ears Ringing)Hearing Loss/Deafness

Hygiene

Hygiene: Introduction Aural Hygiene Earplugs Eardrops Ear Ventilation Tubes

Medical Conditions

Medical Conditions: Introduction Meniere's Disease Deviated Septum

Credits

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My ears are ringing. What could be wrong?

See "Tinnitus."

I had problems equalizing when I went diving, and now my ear hurts. What should I do?

See "Middle-Ear Barotrauma."

Are earplugs safe for divers to use?

See "Earplugs."