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==Disposition==
==Disposition==
*Generally discharge


==See Also==
==See Also==
*[[Barotrauma]]


==External Links==
==External Links==


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 04:05, 1 January 2017

Background

  • Also known as "sinus squeeze"
  • Occurs during scuba diving or air flight

Clinical Features

  • Pain over affected sinus, possible bleeding from nares

Differential Diagnosis

Diving Emergencies

Barotrauma Types

Evaluation

  • Usually clinical

Management

  • Decongestants
  • Consider antibiotics

Disposition

  • Generally discharge

See Also

External Links

References