![]() ![]() Although this is where we feel discomfort, the problem begins in the air passageways that connect these airspaces to the back of the throat. When we talk about barotrauma, we mean a pressure- related injury to the soft tissue lining the body’s air spaces - for example, in the middle ear and sinus cavities. A little knowledge of the condition and a few preventive measures can go a long way toward avoiding squeeze. It's simply an issue of space: at some time in their diving careers, most divers will have a problem related to clearing their ears or sinuses. Sinus squeeze is equally prevalent as a dive injury. It takes awareness, training, practice and a lot of patience. At the same time, many middle ear barotraumas may be one of the most preventable injuries in diving. I could live without the diving but the flying?.It's no surprise that ear squeeze, the most common injury in scuba diving, results in the most frequently asked question to Divers Alert Network. I don't want to think that I can never dive or fly again. No other focal abnormality identified.Īny help or pointing in the right direction would help. ![]() Please Note this is a right-sided concha bullosa. This measure 1.7cm Cranio Caudal x 1cm Transverse x 1.1cm AP. Distortion of the right side uncinate process and right maxillary infundibulum by the presence of a moderate size right concha bullosa noted. A right sided maxillary infundibulum is patent. Coronal views through the ostiomeatal complexes shows evidence of mucosal thickening involving the left maxillary sinus infundibulum causing minimal narrowing at this point. Marked opacity/opacification of the right side of the sphenoid sinus. The walls of the left maxillary sinus are clear. Minimal mucosal thickening identifed on the medial and posterior walls of the right maxillary sinus. There is marked deviation of the nasal septum convex to the left. it lead me to something called "Barotrauma" which is what I think I experienced. From looking up "Right concha bullosa" on the internet. Some things I have read are putting me off of the surgery. He did not even mention the word "Barotrauma". I explained all this history to my ENT and he did not link it to the diving and flying. Have been bleeding for about 12 days and it has receeded a lot. On a flight from Orlando to Trinidad had terrible pain on the last 1/2 hour (descent) flights Orlando - Miami and Miami - Trinidad. I have been fine all along (no diving) until. Then the bleeding receeded and eventually stopped. I got out of the water my head feeling weird and within days the bleeding started. The first time I had this symptom (blood coming down with mucus). But I feel like I dont know enough about what is happening to me. I am a 28 year old causasian woman living in Trinidad. I am so glad to read your comments because I was beginning to think that I am the only person with this problem. Well, at least it looks like nothing serious at this point with my sinus area at this time. The last thing the doctor mentioned is to come back in for visit when I experience this problem again and they would take a "SAMPLE" to test for bacteria or viral infection. Can also get prescription for GUAIFENEX which also has decongestant like Sudafed. Take GUAIFENESIN (prescription) to thin out drainage. Double the intake when exeriencing drainage problems.Ģ. Take vitamin C on a regular basis (2x500mg). Here are his suggestions for somelike like myself with sinus drainage issues after diving:ġ. The doctor also said that I dont really have any signs of allergies either. There has not really been any pain in my sinus area when I was having these problems after diving. He went on to say that I did not seem to be having sinus infections, it was more likely upper respitory infection if anything. ![]()
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