{"id":9301,"date":"2022-10-22T10:50:14","date_gmt":"2022-10-22T10:50:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/plasticsurgeryistanbul.net\/?post_type=blog_article&p=9301"},"modified":"2026-04-22T13:53:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T13:53:26","slug":"what-is-barotrauma","status":"publish","type":"blog_article","link":"https:\/\/plasticsurgeryistanbul.net\/en\/blog_article\/what-is-barotrauma\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Barotrauma?"},"content":{"rendered":"

What is Barotrauma?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Barotrauma is damage to tissue damage in the body with a decrease in pressure. Differences may occur depending on the pressure difference affecting many parts of the body. With the sudden changing pressure, tissue damage may occur and permanent dysfunction may occur.<\/p>\n

What Are the Types of Barotrauma<\/a>?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Changes in body structures may recur at different points. The pressure that occurs with the compression of the gas can leave permanent tissue damage in the following organs.<\/p>\n

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    Lung Barotrauma (Pulmonary Barotrauma):<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Damage to the lungs is usually the result of scuba diving. As the diver approaches the surface, the air pressure held in the lungs decreases and begins to expand. Expanding air can cause ruptures in the lungs, causing pneumothorax. As a result of rupture or perforation in the lungs, shortness of breath, difficulty in breathing and severe pain may occur.<\/p>\n

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      Mask Barotrauma:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Another problem seen in divers is mask barotrauma. When diving into water, if the pressure inside the mask is not properly equalized, it will cause extra pressure to be applied to the face and eyes. This condition, which causes bruising, bleeding and varicose-like appearance in the blood vessels on the face, also affects the eyes. The pressure difference causes bleeding and redness in the eyes.<\/p>\n

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        Ear Barotrauma:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        It occurs when there is a difference between the pressure in the middle ears and the water pressure during entry into the water. It can cause permanent damage to the ear if it progresses by causing swelling and pain in the eardrum. If the pressure increases, the eardrum ruptures and hearing-impairing conditions may occur.<\/p>\n

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          Sinus Barotrauma:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          The pressure can affect different sinuses, causing pain in the nose and face on ascent to the surface. If the pressure is too high, it can cause nosebleeds.<\/p>\n

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            Dental Barotrauma:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            It is the pain that occurs in tooth roots or fillings during diving. May damage teeth and enamel.<\/p>\n

            Causes of Ear Barotrauma<\/strong><\/h3>\n

            Eustachian tube obstruction is one of the causes of ear barotrauma. The Eustachian tube helps maintain balance during changes in pressure. For example, yawning normally opens the Eustachian tube. When the tube is blocked, symptoms develop because the pressure in the ear is different from the pressure outside the eardrum.<\/p>\n

            Altitude changes are the most common cause of this condition. One of the places many people experience ear barotrauma is during the ascent or landing of an airplane. This condition is sometimes called airplane ear.<\/p>\n

            Other conditions that can cause ear barotrauma include:<\/strong><\/h4>\n