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sinus barotrauma
sinus barotraumaA condition associated with pain in and around the sinuses caused by an injury produced by pressure changes in the air. The incidence of this type of barotrauma is about one-third that of otitic barotrauma. See also otitic barotrauma.sinus barotrauma
si·nus bar·o·trau·mainjury to paranasal sinuses, resulting from imbalance in pressure between ambient air and air in the paranasal sinuses.
See also: barosinusitis. aerosinusitis Painful inflammation of the sinuses, especially the frontal sinuses, which may be accompanied by bleeding and may be preceded by an upper respiratory tract infection or acute exacerbation of allergies. It occurs in divers and pilots and is due to non-equilibration of internal (within the sinuses) and external (atmospheric) pressure, and may affect the fifth cranial and infraorbital nerves. |