Ear Squeeze
Medical Author:
Scott H Plantz, MD, FAAEM
Medical Editor:
William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACR
William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACRDr. Shiel received a Bachelor of Science degree with honors from the University of Notre Dame. There he was involved in research in radiation biology and received the Huisking Scholarship. After graduating from St. Louis University School of Medicine, he completed his Internal Medicine residency and Rheumatology fellowship at the University of California, Irvine. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology.
Ear Squeeze CausesEar squeeze is the adverse effects of pressure changes on the ear that can occur with scuba diving. Scuba diving can affect the external ear, middle ear, and inner ear. Ear problems are commonly caused by inadequate equalization, forceful equalization, diving with a cold or allergies, wax buildup, a tight hood, or a mask over the ear. If symptoms of ear squeeze begin at depth, they can be very dangerous for the diver. Next Page: |
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