Ear Barotrauma Treatment

If symptoms persist or are caused by underlying congestion (like a cold or allergies), healthcare providers may recommend:

| Severity | Symptoms | Otoscopy | Primary Treatment | Specialist Referral | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Pain, fullness | Normal or mild retraction | Valsalva, decongestants, NSAIDs | No | | Moderate (II-III) | Pain, muffled hearing, possible blood | Hemotympanum | Observation, steroids (optional), avoid pressure changes | If no improvement in 6 weeks | | Severe (IV) | Sudden pain relief, drainage, hearing loss | Perforation | Keep dry, no pressure changes, topical protection | Yes – Otolaryngology | ear barotrauma treatment