barotitis


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barotitis

(ˌbærəˈtaɪtɪs)
n
inflammation of the ear caused by a change in air pressure
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Pseudoephedrine for the prevention of barotitis media: A controlled clinical trial in underwater divers.
* Presence of barotitis media, a middle ear inflammation caused by changes in pressure.
In adults, the procedure has been used for barotitis associated with scuba diving or air travel.