Otolaryngologic Problems of Skin and Scuba Diving

1 November 1972

journal article
research article
Published by American Medical Association (AMA) in JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery

Vol. 96 (5) , 407-411
https://doi.org/10.1001/archotol.1972.00770090639003

Abstract

Skin and scuba diving are increasing rapidly in popularity. Both involve occasional injury. Most of these injuries fall into the realm of the otolaryngologist. The causes are pressure, prolonged immersion, and temperature change. The most frequent injuries involve the ears. Otitis externa, tympanic membrane perforation, and inner ear damage can result. Severe epistaxis is at times a complication.

Keywords

SCUBA DIVING
TEMPERATURE CHANGE
EARS
OTITIS EXTERNA
FREQUENT INJURIES
INJURIES FALL
INVOLVE OCCASIONAL
DIVING SKIN

This publication has 1 reference indexed in Scilit:

Sensorineural Hearing Loss Caused by Skin Diving
JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery, 1970