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Diving Ear Pain Treatment

Symptoms of diving ear pain include:

 

1. Stop the Descent

 

2. Treat Symptoms

 

3. When to See a Health Care Provider

Seek medical care if:

If possible, see an ear, nose, and throat specialist with experience in treating diving-related ear problems.

4. Follow Up

 

WebMD Medical Reference

Reviewed by Varnada Karriem-Norwood, MD on November 07, 2011