perilymph fistula

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    Probable Perilymph Fistula Outlook?

    Hey Everyone! I (F33) experienced what I assume is an inner ear barotrauma after a dive nearly 10 weeks ago. I was descending down around 50ft and having trouble equalizing my left ear. After a forceful Valsalva I noticed a rush of cold water in my left ear along with loud tinnitus. I didn't...
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    Could these symptoms be consistent with a perilymph fistula?

    Hey everyone, thanks so much for reading this. I am really lost at what to do at this point, and appreciate any and all advice. I earned my PADI open water cert in late December, and had trouble equalizing throughout the week I was diving. On one dive in particular, my right ear wouldn't...
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    Hearing loss after dive... Possible PLF / seeking advice / treatment

    Hello all, I'm posting this in hopes of finding options to treat what seems to be an inner ear barotrauma I suffered 25 days ago. My story and timeline is such: Day 1: Initial snorkel trip; dive down about 2.5 meters, perform Valsalva maneuver; ear barely clears; 2 min later extreme tinnitus...
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    • barotits barotrauma hearing loss inner ear perilymph fistula plf scuba diving sensorineural hearing loss ssnhl tinitus
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    • Forum: Diving Medicine Q&A
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