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How do you deal with a hole in your eardrum from having tubes put in when scuba diving?
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∙ 14y ago
You don't. You can't dive this way. However once the tubes are removed (or absorbed ... I'm not a physician) and the holes heal (which they will), you should be able to dive. I say "should" since you probably need to know that the underlying problem for which you needed the tubes is also resolved. Any Scuba class (in the US) will require you to fill out a medical form and you will probably need a doctors release to dive. However, it is only your doctor that can answer this question for you. But the simple answer is when you eardrum is healed with the tubes no longer being present, you should be able to dive sometime in the future. I included a link in the link section to the standard medical form used by the different certification agencies so you can present it to your doctor if you would like.
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What are the tubes that equalize pressure in the eardrum called?
The ear has a tube that equalizes the pressure in the eardrum. These tubes are known as the eustacean tubes.
Tubes that equalize pressure to the eardrum in a frog?
The Eustachian tubes
What tubes equalized pressure to the eardrum?
Those are called the Eustachian tubes.
The placement of what tubes through the eardrum is to provide ongoing drainage for fluid?
tympanostomy tubes
In which part of the ear does pressure need to be equalized when changing altitude or scuba diving?
The part of the ear that needs to be equalized during diving is called the Middle ear. The pressure in the outer ear will change with the pressure in the water you are diving through. Between the outer ear and the middle ear is the Tympanic Membrane, or "Eardrum", which will bend, when pressure in the outer ear and the middle ear isn't equal, causing umpleasantness or pain. This is countered by blowing air into the middle ear by what's called the Eustachian Tubes. By blowing extra air into the middle ear, the pressure inside the middle ear will increase, and since the Eardrum is the only flexible part of the middle ear, the increased pressure inside the middle ear, will cause the Eardrum to bend back to its original position. Hence, equalization...
Does the cochlea keep both sides of the eardrum equal?
No. The cochlea transmit sound from the eardrum. The Eustachian tubes keep the pressure inside the ear equalized with the external pressure.
Is tympanostomy the surgical incision of the eardrum to create an opening for the placement of tympanostomy tubes?
A surgical incision of the eardrum is known as a myringotomy. The hole left behind is known as a myringostomy.
What is the reason for putting tubes in the eardrum?
People get tubes put in their ears to help release built up fluid in the middle ear. People who experince frequent ear infections and infants often get tubes put in their ears.
Internal structure of ear?
The internal structure of the ear is fairly simple. There is an eardrum, and also tubes leading to the ear drum from the outside of the ear.
What happens when ear tubes are inserted?
Ear tubes can be inserted into the incision during myringotomy and left there. The eardrum heals around them, securing them in place. They usually fall out on their own in six to 12 months or are removed by a doctor.
What states can you go scuba diving in?
You can scuba dive in any state
If you had your tubes clamped 11 yrs ago and are now having pregnancy symptoms like morning sickness can you be pregnant?
Yes, having your tubes tied does not prevent 100% of pregnancies. My sister became pregnant 15 years after having her tubes tied.
