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What Causes Severe Pain In Ears During Scuba Driving?
Hi, I love scuba diving, but when I do, I can t equalize my ears properly which becomes very painful. After diving my hearing is impaired for a few weeks and I hear bubbly sound as if water was trapped. What could be causing me difficulty to equilize? Thank you.
Thu, 30 Apr 2020
Hi,
As you are aware of pressure changes in ear while diving deep, you need to do swallowing movement frequently, empty swallow only. Fluids do trap in your ear but behind the ear drum and that needs treatment. But don't blow forcibly to clear the blockage.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Himanshu Dhanak, Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist
As you are aware of pressure changes in ear while diving deep, you need to do swallowing movement frequently, empty swallow only. Fluids do trap in your ear but behind the ear drum and that needs treatment. But don't blow forcibly to clear the blockage.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Himanshu Dhanak, Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist
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