In each ear there is a tube that connects the middle of the ear to throat and nose. It also helps regulate ear pressure. This tube is called the eustachian tube. When the tube is blocked that's cause ear barotrauma.
Occasional ear barotrauma is common, especially in environments where the altitude changes. While the condition isn’t harmful in some people, frequent cases may cause further complications. It’s important to understand the differences between acute (occasional) and chronic (recurring) cases so you know when to seek medical treatment.
If it progresses long enough without treatment or the case is particularly severe, symptoms may intensify. Additional symptoms that may occur in these cases include:
Once treated, almost all symptoms will go away. Hearing loss from ear barotrauma is almost always temporary and reversible.
Eustachian tube blockage is one of the causes of ear barotrauma. The eustachian tube helps to restore equilibrium during changes in pressure. For example, yawning normally opens the eustachian tube. When the tube is blocked, symptoms develop because the pressure in the ear is different than the pressure outside of eardrum.
Altitude changes are the most common cause of this condition. One of the places many people experience ear barotrauma is during an airplane’s ascent or descent. The condition is sometimes referred to as airplane ear.
Other situations that might cause ear barotrauma include:
Diving is a common cause of ear barotrauma. When you go diving, you are in much more pressure underwater than on land. The first 14 feet of the dive is often the biggest risk for ear injury for divers. Symptoms typically develop immediately or soon after the dive.
Middle ear barotrauma is particularly common in divers, as the pressure underwater changes drastically.
To prevent ear barotrauma, descend slowly while diving.
Any issue that may block the eustachian tube puts you at risk for experiencing barotrauma. People who have allergies, colds, or active infections may be more likely to experience ear barotrauma.
Infants and young children are also at risk to this condition. A child’s eustachian tube is smaller and positioned differently than an adult’s and it may get blocked more easily. When babies and toddlers cry on an airplane during takeoff or landing, it’s often because they’re feeling the effects of ear barotrauma.
Infants and children are particularly susceptible to ear barotrauma. This is because their eustachian tubes are much smaller and straighter and therefore struggle more with equalization.
If infant is demonstrating signs of discomfort, distress, agitation, or pain while experiencing a change in altitude, it’s likely they’re experiencing ear barotrauma.
Ear barotrauma is usually temporary. However, complications may arise in some people, especially in chronic cases. If left untreated, this condition may cause:
HOMOEOPATHIC TREATMENT
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