Scuba Diving
As divers descend toward the sea, their eardrums’ pressure increases, resulting in ear squeeze symptoms.
Beginning with a feeling of fullness, it can quickly become dangerous and very uncomfortable as the eardrums inflamed and bulged. When the pressure incessantly increases, the eardrums may burst. As a result, cold seawater rushes in the middle ear, causing dizziness, nausea, and vomiting.
Scuba diving-related ear pain is typically just transient and will go away on its own, usually within a few days. However, doctors advise the patient to seek medical attention if the pain continues. If the eardrum is ruptured, it typically heals independently without needing treatment. However, keeping the ear dry is crucial as it heals to avoid middle ear infections.
Another issue with ruptured eardrums is hearing loss, which needs to be examined frequently. In addition, the doctor may elect to refer the patient to an audiologist for more testing, including a tympanogram and a middle ear function test that can reveal more about the intermediate ear condition.
