Middle ear problems due to changing atmospheric pressures, as when a plane descends to land. The problems include ear pain, ringing, diminished hearing and, sometimes, dizziness. The word barotitis (pronounced bar-o-tit-is) is compounded from bar- as in barometer + otitis meaning inflammation of the ear. Alternate terms include aerotitis, aerotitis [..]

n. a problem of the middle ear caused by exposure to an environment of differing atmospheric pressure. Inflammatory in nature, this disorder is characterized by symptoms such as pain, dizziness, and d [..]

n. a condition which resulting in pain in the ear region as a direct result from exposure to differing atmospheric pressures.