Just saw a PA about an issue i have while diving. I equalize fine but if I surface and go back down i tend to have issue equalizing on the repeat decent. If i stay out of the water a period of time and do my second dive no issues. Usually this happens if we surface to get a bearing and descend again; which doesnt happen often... Any ideas why?
Anyways she said i have a little blood behind the ear drum and ruled it barotrauma; i have no infection and barely any discomfort(if any) so on Friday i am going to see an ENT specialist and just curious how long i might be out of the water for if this turns out to be minor? Also, anything i can tell him to help speed up his diagnosis? I know a lot of this will depend on what he finds but rather gather some info before i see him.
I feel the barotrauma was due to the the issues with equalization i was having on the second decent and want to find the root of that problem as well. Also, no colds or sinus issues.
Anyways she said i have a little blood behind the ear drum and ruled it barotrauma; i have no infection and barely any discomfort(if any) so on Friday i am going to see an ENT specialist and just curious how long i might be out of the water for if this turns out to be minor? Also, anything i can tell him to help speed up his diagnosis? I know a lot of this will depend on what he finds but rather gather some info before i see him.
I feel the barotrauma was due to the the issues with equalization i was having on the second decent and want to find the root of that problem as well. Also, no colds or sinus issues.
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