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Effects and management of barometric change on cavities in the head and neck
1Department of Otolaryngology, McGill University, Faculty of Medicine, Sir Mortimer B. Davis-Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, Quebec.
The Journal of Otolaryngology
|February 1, 1995
Abstract:
Changes in atmospheric pressure may result in barotrauma to a variety of head and neck structures including the middle and inner ears, the sinus cavities, the teeth and some cranial nerves. This article outlines the pathophysiology of these injuries and suggestions are offered for prevention and treatment.