Barotitis Media
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Barotitis media, or ear barotrauma, is a condition of the middle ear that appears when there is an imbalance between the outside air pressure and the pressure inside the ear, usually during flights or scuba diving.
Common symptoms: It can cause a feeling of a plugged ear, pain, pressure, decreased hearing, and, at times, ringing or dizziness.
When to see a doctor? It is advisable to consult if the discomfort does not let up after the pressure change, if the pain is severe, or if hearing does not recover.
Which specialist treats it? The otolaryngologist is the professional who evaluates barotitis media and checks the condition of the ear. If the discomfort persists after traveling or diving, having it evaluated by this specialist is the most sensible thing to do.
Data on 76 doctors who treat barotitis media
Which specialist treats barotitis media?
Otitic barotrauma is diagnosed and treated by an ENT specialist (ear, nose, and throat). If you have ear pain or a feeling of pressure after flying or diving, see this specialist. You can find ENT specialists near you through our directory.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in barotitis media
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Lorena Guadalupe Ruiz Ramos
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. César Nájera
Dr. Celina Flores Olvera
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Diego Alejandro Oliva Vallejo
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Luis Miguel Méndez Saucedo
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Flor Corona
Dr. Bernardo Velazquez Pallares
Dr. Mario Becerra Fernández
Dr. Gloria Nayeli Vega Hernández
Dr. Rodrigo Fernández Pellón
Frequently asked questions
What is barotitis media?
Barotitis media, or ear barotrauma, is a condition of the middle ear that appears when there is an imbalance between the outside air pressure and the pressure inside the ear, usually during flights or scuba diving.
Which doctor treats barotitis media?
Otitic barotrauma is diagnosed and treated by an ENT specialist (ear, nose, and throat). If you have ear pain or a feeling of pressure after flying or diving, see this specialist. You can find ENT specialists near you through our directory.