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Can barotrauma from a airplane be mistaken as otitis media with effusion? do they look similar on a ear exam with a otoscope?
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Ear exam: Both conditions can look the same with an otoscope.
Answered 10/4/2016
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Not usually: Barotrauma may perforate the tympanic membrane whereas infection can cause fluid to accumulate, with perforation a late consequence. Ent eval may be helpful.
Answered 12/24/2013
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