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Ear damage due to diving.

O I Molvaer, E Natrud

    Acta Oto-Laryngologica. Supplementum
    |January 1, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary

    Diving can cause various ear injuries, including hearing loss and vertigo, due to pressure changes and noise exposure. Surgical repair can restore hearing after severe diving-related ear trauma.

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    Area of Science:

    • Otolaryngology
    • Diving Medicine
    • Auditory Physiology

    Background:

    • Diving activities expose individuals to unique environmental stressors, including pressure variations and high noise levels.
    • These stressors can affect all anatomical structures of the ear, leading to a range of auditory and vestibular impairments.
    • Common diving-related ear issues include ear canal and middle ear barotrauma, inner ear barotrauma, decompression sickness, and gas embolism.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the potential effects of diving on the human ear.
    • To describe the mechanisms and clinical manifestations of diving-induced ear injuries.
    • To present cases of severe diving-related ear trauma and their management.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of diving-related ear pathologies.
    • Clinical case presentations of diving injuries.
    • Audiological and vestibular assessments (implied).

    Main Results:

    • Diving can cause conductive hearing loss from ear canal or middle ear squeeze, potentially with drum perforation.
    • Inner ear barotrauma may lead to transient vertigo and permanent sensorineural hearing loss.
    • Decompression sickness, gas embolism, and breathing gas changes can also damage the inner ear and labyrinth.
    • Two cases of diving-induced oval window perilymph fistula, one with a concurrent burst eardrum, were observed.

    Conclusions:

    • Diving poses significant risks to auditory and vestibular health.
    • Prompt diagnosis and appropriate management, including surgical intervention for conditions like perilymph fistula, are crucial for recovery.
    • Further research into preventative measures and treatment strategies for diving-related ear injuries is warranted.

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