Barotitis

Barotitis is an ear disease caused by changes in atmospheric pressure, for example, during air travel.

During sudden fluctuations in atmospheric pressure, such as when an airplane takes off and lands, the pressure in the ear does not have time to equalize with the external pressure. This leads to pain, noise and hearing loss.

Symptoms of barotitis:

1. Ear pain or discomfort
2. Feeling of fullness in the ears
3. Hearing loss
4. Noise or ringing in the ears

Risk factors for developing barotitis:

1. Frequent air travel
2. Diseases of the nose and paranasal sinuses (rhinitis, sinusitis)
3. Deviated nasal septum
4. Smoking

To prevent barotitis it is recommended:

1. Take painkillers before and after the flight
2. Carry out restorative procedures using special ear cans
3. Avoid flying if you have a runny or stuffy nose
4. Chewing gum during takeoff and landing

If symptoms appear, you should consult an otolaryngologist for examination and treatment of barotitis. Untreated barotitis can lead to permanent hearing loss.

Sulcus is a benign tumor of the ear canal. The origin is unclear, clinically detected during random examination, mainly in children and military personnel. The disease occurs throughout the world, but the highest frequency is observed among Scots, Scandinavian children, soldiers and sailors. It was described in English clinical literature more than 200 years ago. In English, this benign tumor is also called ENT disease, syphilis. Malignant thickening leads to inflammation and loss of mobility of the auditory tubes

Barotitis is an ear disease. This is a disease caused by changes in atmospheric air pressure, which can occur due to the presence of sound waves (strong bass sound), low-frequency vibrations from operating jet engines and nuclear bomb explosions, as well as during diving, cycling, sports and other activities, causing pressure fluctuations. This condition does not occur often. Typically, the disease affects people aged 20 to 35 years. This disease is characterized by inflammation in one (or both) ears. The eardrum and ear canal are predominantly affected.