Ears & Diving

Ear injuries are the leading cause of injury among scuba divers. Many of these injuries can be easily prevented. The Ears & Diving reference book examines the complex anatomy of the ear, proper equalization techniques, symptoms of injury, medical conditions and the importance of good aural hygiene in the preventative care and management of this vital organ.

In this book, you’ll learn about:

• Chapter 1 – Key Information
  • Anatomy of the Ear
  • Middle-Ear Equalization
• Chapter 2 – Injuries
  • Middle-Ear Barotrauma
  • Perforated Eardrum
  • Inner-Ear Barotrauma
  • Perilymph Fistula
  • Alternobaric Vertigo
  • Reverse Squeeze
  • Facial Baroparesis
  • TMJ
  • Surfer’s Ear
  • Swimmer’s Ear
• Chapter 3 – Symptoms
  • Seasickness or Motion Sickness
  • Vertigo
  • Tinnitus (Ears Ringing)
  • Hearing Loss/Deafness
• Chapter 4 – Hygiene
  • Aural Hygiene
  • Earplugs
  • Eardrops
  • Ear Ventilation Tubes
• Chapter 5 – Medical Conditions
  • Meniere’s Disease
  • Deviated Septum

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Credits:

Petar Denoble, MD, DSc – Managing Editor
James Chimiak, MD – Editor