Trauma caused by rapid or extreme changes in air pressure, especially affecting enclosed cavities within the body such as the middle ear (otic barotrauma), the sinuses (sinus barotrauma), and the lungs (pulmonary barotrauma). See also: Otic barotrauma; Sinus barotrauma; and Pulmonary barotrauma.

See: Otic barotrauma.

See: Sinus barotrauma.

injury, often to the inner ear, caused by a change in atmospheric pressure.

Injury caused by pressure differences between the atmosphere and the air-filled spaces in the body. The most common of these injuries are the ear and sinus blocks that can occur during air travel.

Injury to the middle ear caused by a rapid change in pressure. May result when ears aren't cleared on a descent.

Injury following Pressure changes; includes injury to the Eustachian Tube, ear drum, Lung and Stomach.

Injury following pressure changes; includes injury to the eustachian tube, ear drum, lung and stomach.