Recurrent alternobaric facial paralysis resulting from scuba diving.
Only one detailed case of alternobaric (referring to alternating pressure changes) facial paralysis resulting from scuba diving has been reported in the world literature. This article describes the dive profile and clinical course of a commercial diver who developed facial paralysis after scuba diving on three different occasions. Probable pathophysiologies, identification of the diver at risk, treatment and prophylactic measures are reviewed. Additional cases from the literature due to scuba diving and flying are cited.
D000158:Acoustic Impedance Tests; D000328:Adult; D004242:Diving / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004432:Ear, Middle / Q000503:physiopathology*; D005158:Facial Paralysis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011312:Pressure