Barotrauma del oído

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Barotrauma del oído

Nombres alternativos:

Barotitis media; Barotrauma; Estallido del oído; Disfunción de la trompa de Eustaquio; Dolor de oído relacionado con la presión

Síntomas:

Si la enfermedad es grave o prolongada se puede presentar:

Signos y exámenes:

Con una inspección del oído, el médico puede observar un leve abultamiento del tímpano hacia afuera o una retracción interna. Si la condición es severa, se puede presentar sangrado detrás del tímpano. Es posible que sea difícil diferenciar el barotrauma severo de una infección en el oído .

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