[Diving medicine aspects in otorhinolaryngology. II. Diving-specific illnesses and dysfunctions as well as assessment for diving fitness].
Scuba diving with compressed air has become a recreational sport that can be performed at all stages of adulthood. The human body including all gas-filled cavities are exposed to an increased ambient pressure during a dive. In the present review article, specific aspects of diving related disorders are that are of importance in the otolaryngology field are presented and discussed: the multitude of causes for divers' vertigo and the so called divers ear. Furthermore, useful recommendations in the assessment of physical fitness for diving are presented. This review will provide a background and foundation for both, an adequate treatment of these diseases and a critical and responsible health education of the diver.
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Bayerische Julius-Maximilians-Universität, Klinik und Poliklinik für Hals-, Nasen- und Ohrenkranke Würzburg. r.dieler@mail.uni-wuerzburg.de
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D002150:Caloric Tests; D004242:Diving / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000502:physiology; D004423:Ear / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D008575:Meniere Disease / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D010348:Patient Care Team; D010809:Physical Fitness / Q000502:physiology; D012307:Risk Factors