Pérez LBMI, García LLF

Language: Spanish
References: 2
Page: 119-120
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ABSTRACT

Otic barotrauma o barotitis is little frequent in external ear, and when it happens is due to some plug in this place causing a difference of pressure with the tympanic box, causing maleolar or tympanic rupture. It is reported the case of a male patient with right sudden hypoacusia and otalgia after blowing his nose.

REFERENCES

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2. Kozuka M. Inner ear disorders due to pressure change. Clin Otolaryngol 1997;22(2):106-10.