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Neurological Consequences of Scuba Diving With Chronic Sinusitis
Author(s) -
Joseph Parell G.,
Becker Gary D.
Publication year - 2000
Publication title -
the laryngoscope
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.181
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1531-4995
pISSN - 0023-852X
DOI - 10.1097/00005537-200008000-00026
Subject(s) - scuba diving , medicine , sinusitis , sinus (botany) , chronic sinusitis , endoscopic sinus surgery , limiting , chronic rhinosinusitis , surgery , engineering , biology , mechanical engineering , botany , genus , zoology
Sinus barotrauma from scuba diving is relatively common, usually self‐limiting, and often the result of transient nasal pathology. We describe serious neurological sequelae occurring in two scuba divers who had chronic sinusitis. We suggest guidelines for evaluating and treating divers who have chronic sinusitis. Divers with nasal or sinus pathology should be aware of the potentially serious consequences associated with scuba diving even after endoscopic sinus surgery to correct this condition.