Scuba Diving: Ear Pain Glossary of Terms
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Allergy: A misguided reaction to foreign substances by the immune system, the body system ... See the entire definition of AllergyAntihistamines: Drugs that combat the histamine released during an allergic reaction by bl... See the entire definition of AntihistaminesBarotitis: Middle ear problems due to changing atmospheric pressures, as when a plane desc... See the entire definition of BarotitisBarotrauma: Trauma caused by rapid or extreme changes in air pressure, especially affectin... See the entire definition of BarotraumaDecompression: 1. In general, the removal of pressure. Dizziness: Painless head discomfort with many possible causes including disturbances of ... See the entire definition of DizzinessEar: The hearing organ. There are three sections of the ear, according to the anatomy tex... See the entire definition of EarEar drum: See: Eardrum. Eardrum: The tympanic membrane of the ear, or tympanum. The eardrum separates the middle e... See the entire definition of EardrumEmergency department: The department of a hospital responsible for the provision of medica... See the entire definition of Emergency departmentEustachian tube: The tube that runs from the middle ear to the pharynx. The function of th... See the entire definition of Eustachian tubeMembrane: A very thin layer of tissue that covers a 'surface. Middle ear: A part of the ear that consists of the eardrum (tympanic membrane) and, beyond... See the entire definition of Middle earMouth: 1. The upper opening of the digestive tract, beginning with the lips and con... See the entire definition of MouthNasal: Having to do with the nose. 
Nasal polyps: Benign growths that originate in the mucous membranes lining the nasal passa... See the entire definition of Nasal polypsNausea: Stomach queasiness, the urge to vomit. Nausea can be brought on by many causes, in... See the entire definition of NauseaNose: The external midline projection from the face. The purpose of the nose is to warm, c... See the entire definition of NoseOtoscope: An instrument for looking in the ear. Pain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainPanic: A sudden strong feeling of fear that prevents reasonable thought or action. The wor... See the entire definition of PanicParalysis: Loss of voluntary movement (motor function). Paralysis that affects only one mu... See the entire definition of ParalysisPharmacy: A location where prescription medications are sold. A pharmacy is constantly sup... See the entire definition of PharmacyRespiratory: Having to do with respiration. Rupture: A break or tear in any organ (such as the spleen) or soft tissue (such as the ach... See the entire definition of RuptureSensation: In medicine and physiology, sensation refers to the registration of an incoming... See the entire definition of SensationSinus: 1. An air-filled cavity in a dense portion of a skull bone. The sinuses decr... See the entire definition of SinusThroat: The throat is the anterior (front) portion of the neck beginning at the back of th... See the entire definition of ThroatTrauma: A physical or emotional injury. Tubes: The "tubes" are medically known as the Fallopian tubes. There are two Fallopian tub... See the entire definition of Tubes
Tympanic: 1. Pertaining to the tympanum (the eardrum). Tympanic membrane: The eardrum, a thin membrane that serves as a partition between the ext... See the entire definition of Tympanic membraneVertigo: Aside from being the name of a classic 1958 Alfred Hitchcock film (with Jimmy St... See the entire definition of VertigoVomit: Matter from the stomach that has come up into and may be ejected beyond the mouth, ... See the entire definition of Vomit
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