Journal of Armed Forces Medical College ( JAFMC )

Dhaka Cantonment, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Middle Ear Barotrauma in Military Aircrew: Analysis of Risk Factors


Middle ear barotrauma is a common medical problem related to aviation; because the aviation environment exposes the aviator to a rapidly changing ambient pressure. Middle ear barotrauma occurs when the Eustachian tube failed to equalize middle ear pressure with ambient pressure during flight.

 

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