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Middle ear symptoms while flying.

Thomas P Brown

    Postgraduate Medicine
    |December 9, 2017
    PubMed
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    Flying can cause ear pressure changes and uncommon middle ear blocks. This article explains barotrauma causes, prevention for airline passengers, and treatments for persistent ear block.

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