Discomfort and inflammation in the ear caused by the changes of pressure occurring during air travel.
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- Another name for barotitis media that is more popular among divers is middle ear squeeze.
- One study found that 22% of children had a finding of barotitis after a flight, and previous ear pain and nasal congestion were associated factors.
- People with barotitis media generally develop symptoms immediately following the dive, but delays of up to one day or longer have been reported.
- Do's and Don'ts: To keep from getting barotitis media, don't travel by airplane or scuba dive when you have a head cold.
- It sounds like barotitis, but is it usual for the effects of barotitis to occur two or more days after flying?