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Conditions›Injuries and wounds›Barotrauma

Barotrauma

Barotrauma is a condition in which a person has an injury due to sudden changes in pressure. Examples of barotrauma are a collapsed lung (pneumothorax) from being too close to an explosion, or damaged ear drums from being in a car crash with air bags going off.
Dr. Robert Kwok
Dr. Robert Kwokreviewed this
Pediatrics 35 years experience
Is a type of:Injuries and wounds
How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common is it?

Rare

Types of

Decompression sickness
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What is the definition or description of: Barotrauma?
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What symptoms does someone with barotrauma always have?
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I was wondering what are clinical manifestations of barotrauma?
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Any adults out there who experienced barotrauma and recovered well?
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Ear barotrauma. tried anithist. antibod. and even steriod drop. What else can I do?
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Is it safe to fly on a plane with a deviated septum? I suffer with sinus barotrauma.
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