Barotrauma Causes
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Causes of Barotrauma
Barotrauma is caused when the air pressure inside and outside the body are different, causing discomfort. Causes include:
- Flying
- Scuba diving
- Ascending (going up to the surface) without exhaling freely
- Swimming quickly to the surface when diving
- Holding your breath when ascending
- Underwater diving for an increased period of time
- Repeated dives within 24 hours
- Flying in an airplane after diving
- Having air pockets in equipment (eg, masks and dry suits)
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