Decongestants and topical nasal vasoconstrictors
Consider antibiotics if tympanic membrane rupture
Remember to use medications such as ofloxacin suspension that will be safe in the middle ear
Urgent audiology required if sensorineural hearing loss, rather than conductive hearing loss
Remember to use medications such as ofloxacin suspension that will be safe in the middle ear
Elevate head of bed
Advise patient to not blow nose
Antivertigo medications (e.g. meclizine)
ENT consult
Otic barotrauma
Barotrauma of descent
Sinus barotrauma
Pulmonary barotrauma
Tympanic membrane rupture
Chylous leak
Mask squeeze
Missile embolism