Tinnitus from diving

Nowadays, the sport of diving, both scuba diving and free diving, is becoming more popular. Common diving problems include changes in atmospheric pressure that are not related to the diver’s middle ear barotrauma, which can cause the following problems

 - Ear pain

 - Ear blockage

 - Hemorrhage in the middle ear (hemotympanum)

 - Perforation of ear drum

 - Dizziness Revolving House (vertigo)

 - Other related symptoms such as sinus pain, headache

Reasons why it is difficult to adjust the pressure in the ear canal during diving or frequent problems such as earwax blockage Allergies or pre-dive colds Uneven ear clearance, too fast descent, or reverse blockage, etc. If divers can take care of and prevent these conditions, they can be more effective in preventing these conditions. It will make diving more fun and safer.

 

If you find that you have trouble clearing your ears regularly or have obstacles to diving. You can see a doctor and undergo assessments such as endoscopy to evaluate the ear canal, nasal cavity, etc. Behind the nasal cavity The entrance to the Eustachian pressure adjustment tube and the sinus cavity will find the cause and provide appropriate treatment for each patient, such as aspiration of blocked earwax. Allergy treatment with the use of medications Introducing the right and appropriate ear clearing for each person. The use of balloon to expand the Eustachian pressure adjustment tube, etc.

Thank you for the information from: Dr. Kesrin Kittiwanwong, Ear, Throat and Nose Center

 

Source : Thonburi Bamrungmuang Hospital