Ear SqueezeMedical Author:
Scott H Plantz, MD, FAAEM
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Ivette Motola, MD
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Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
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James Kimo Takayesu, MD
Ear Squeeze OverviewScuba 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. |
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