My left ear cannot equalize

[66gt350]

Well, my first dive after a couple of years, I had the same thing happen. It was very difficult to equalize my ears. Going down it even hurt a little. And when I came up, I had a little blood from my nose.

What happened to me at least, was that I burst a blood vessel in my middle ear. The doc did a slight surgical procedure to suck out the blood.

I know now that I have to be alot more careful when I dive.

 

[pipedope]

Every diver and especially anyone having ear troubles needs to watch the video at;
http://faculty.washington.edu/ekay/index.html

Streaming Video Lecture
"The Diver's Ear - Under Pressure"

Scuba diving and snorkeling can be fun ways to explore the depths - especially if you can clear your ears as the pressure changes. In this video lecture Dr. Edmond Kay discusses techniques for preventing middle ear barotrauma. Learn what to do to equalize pressure in your ears, teach others proper techniques and learn the safest way to prevent "ear squeeze". This talk was recorded live in September, 2000 and is now available for Internet viewing over the University's video portal .


This is a fantastic resource.

 

[d33ps1x]

Thanks for the link Pipedope...Great to put in the faves.

 

[ABQdiver]

pipedope once bubbled...
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This is a fantastic resource.

That is a great video, valuable information. Something all divers should know about. Thanks

 

[Blackeye]

pipedope once bubbled...
Every diver and especially anyone having ear troubles needs to watch the video at;
http://faculty.washington.edu/ekay/index.html

Thank you so much, pipedope
I cann't wait to go diving again.
But now is monsoon.
We are planning to go Phuket on March.
Anydiver like to share?

Happy Blackeye