{"id":25485,"date":"2025-01-08T12:51:23","date_gmt":"2025-01-08T04:51:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/?p=25485"},"modified":"2025-01-08T12:51:23","modified_gmt":"2025-01-08T04:51:23","slug":"iedcs-inner-ear-dcs-decompression-sickness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/iedcs-inner-ear-dcs-decompression-sickness\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding Inner-Ear Decompression Sickness (IEDCS) for Divers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Understanding Inner-Ear Decompression Sickness (IEDCS) for Scuba Divers<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Scuba diving is a thrilling adventure that allows us to explore the mesmerizing depths of the ocean. However, it comes with its share of risks, one of which is Inner-Ear <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/types-decompression-sickness-dcs\/\">Decompression Sickness<\/a> (IEDCS). In this article, we&#8217;ll delve into the world of IEDCS, demystifying medical jargon and providing crucial information for scuba divers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Article Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/iedcs-inner-ear-dcs-decompression-sickness\/#Unraveling-Inner-Ear-Decompression-Sickness\" >Unraveling Inner-Ear Decompression Sickness<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/iedcs-inner-ear-dcs-decompression-sickness\/#What-is-IEDCS\" >What is IEDCS?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/iedcs-inner-ear-dcs-decompression-sickness\/#IEDCS-Symptoms\" >IEDCS Symptoms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/iedcs-inner-ear-dcs-decompression-sickness\/#IEDCS-Causes\" >IEDCS Causes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/iedcs-inner-ear-dcs-decompression-sickness\/#IEDCS-Risk-Factors-and-Prevalence\" >IEDCS Risk Factors and Prevalence<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/iedcs-inner-ear-dcs-decompression-sickness\/#IBCD-induced-IEDCS\" >IBCD-induced IEDCS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/iedcs-inner-ear-dcs-decompression-sickness\/#PFO-induced-IEDCS\" >PFO-induced IEDCS<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/iedcs-inner-ear-dcs-decompression-sickness\/#Identifying-IEDCS-Symptoms\" >Identifying IEDCS Symptoms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/iedcs-inner-ear-dcs-decompression-sickness\/#Identifying-IEDCS-Evaluation\" >Identifying IEDCS Evaluation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/iedcs-inner-ear-dcs-decompression-sickness\/#IEDCS-vs-Inner-Ear-Barotrauma\" >IEDCS vs. Inner Ear Barotrauma<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/iedcs-inner-ear-dcs-decompression-sickness\/#IEDCS-Recovery-and-Prognosis\" >IEDCS Recovery and Prognosis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/iedcs-inner-ear-dcs-decompression-sickness\/#IEDCS-Conclusion\" >IEDCS Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/iedcs-inner-ear-dcs-decompression-sickness\/#References\" >References<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/iedcs-inner-ear-dcs-decompression-sickness\/#About-The-Author\" >About The Author<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/iedcs-inner-ear-dcs-decompression-sickness\/#Purchase-my-exclusive-diving-ebooks\" >Purchase my exclusive diving ebooks!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The-Inner-Ear-A-Marvel-of-Sensation\"><\/span>The Inner Ear: A Marvel of Sensation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before we dive into IEDCS, let&#8217;s understand the inner ear. This intricate organ, known as the vestibulocochlear organ, serves two vital functions: hearing and balance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Imagine it as a spiral-shaped wonder surrounded by a protective bony structure. Inside, it contains a fluid called endolymph, responsible for transmitting sound and maintaining our sense of position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Blausen_0329_EarAnatomy_InternalEar-1.png\" alt=\"The Inner Ear Anatomy. Inner Ear Decompression Sickness IEDCS\" class=\"wp-image-25486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Blausen_0329_EarAnatomy_InternalEar-1.png 800w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Blausen_0329_EarAnatomy_InternalEar-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Blausen_0329_EarAnatomy_InternalEar-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Blausen_0329_EarAnatomy_InternalEar-1-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Blausen.com staff (2014). &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikiversity.org\/wiki\/WikiJournal_of_Medicine\/Medical_gallery_of_Blausen_Medical_2014\">Medical gallery of Blausen Medical 2014<\/a>&#8220;.&nbsp;<em>WikiJournal of Medicine<\/em>&nbsp;<strong>1<\/strong>&nbsp;(2).&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Digital_object_identifier\">DOI<\/a>:<a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.15347\/wjm\/2014.010\">10.15347\/wjm\/2014.010<\/a>.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/International_Standard_Serial_Number\">ISSN<\/a>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldcat.org\/issn\/2002-4436\">2002-4436<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The cochlea within the inner ear translates sound waves into signals for our auditory nerve, enabling us to hear. Meanwhile, the vestibular component, consisting of the utricle, saccule, and semicircular canals, plays a pivotal role in our sense of balance and spatial orientation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"scuba-b4-h2-2\" style=\"margin-top: 10px;margin-bottom: 10px;\" id=\"scuba-215894911\"><div class=\"scuba-adlabel\">Sponsored Link<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9354033900485448\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9354033900485448\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"2393012471\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"false\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unraveling-Inner-Ear-Decompression-Sickness\"><\/span>Unraveling Inner-Ear Decompression Sickness<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-is-IEDCS\"><\/span>What is IEDCS? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Inner Ear <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/understanding-m-values-eric-baker\/\">Decompression<\/a> Sickness (IEDCS), also known as Vestibular DCS or Ear Bends, is a condition that occurs in compressed-gas divers. It is believed to stem from the formation of gas bubbles in the endolymphatic and perilymphatic spaces during ascents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IEDCS-Symptoms\"><\/span>IEDCS Symptoms<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>IEDCS typically manifests within 30 minutes after surfacing and primarily affects the vestibular system. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On dives involving hypoxic <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/why-do-deep-divers-use-helium\/\">trimix<\/a> gasses it may manifest during the ascent; often within a short time of gas switching to an oxygen-rich decompression gas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Divers experiencing IEDCS often report symptoms like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Vertigo (intense dizziness)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ataxia (coordination difficulties)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nausea and vomiting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Impaired hearing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IEDCS-Causes\"><\/span>IEDCS Causes <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While the exact cause of IEDCS isn&#8217;t fully understood, it is thought that it can result from gas bubbles precipitating in the inner ear during ascent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another contributing factor may be a right-to-left shunt in the heart (PFO), which can introduce gas into the labyrinthine artery, a potential culprit for the condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-andy-davis-sidemount-technical-wreck-diving-blog wp-block-embed-andy-davis-sidemount-technical-wreck-diving-blog\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"Yk7RxQVp2B\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/pfo-patent-foramen-ovale-dcs-risk-diving\/\">PFO &#8211; Patent Foramen Ovale and DCS Risk in Diving<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;PFO &#8211; Patent Foramen Ovale and DCS Risk in Diving&#8221; &#8212; Andy Davis Sidemount Technical Wreck Diving Blog\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/pfo-patent-foramen-ovale-dcs-risk-diving\/embed\/#?secret=uu4kYtQEEl#?secret=Yk7RxQVp2B\" data-secret=\"Yk7RxQVp2B\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IEDCS-Risk-Factors-and-Prevalence\"><\/span>IEDCS Risk Factors and Prevalence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>IEDCS is a rare occurrence among divers. It is most commonly observed in deep-diving scenarios, especially when helium-oxygen (trimix) mixtures are used. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Though its exact prevalence remains uncertain, some sources suggest an incidence of 0.2% to 0.3% per recreational dive, making it a relatively rare condition among divers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IBCD-induced-IEDCS\"><\/span>IBCD-induced IEDCS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>IEDCS can be caused due to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.advanceddivermagazine.com\/articles\/icd\/icd.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Isobaric Counter-Diffusion<\/a> (IBCD) if a technical hypoxic trimix diver switches from a helium-rich gas mixture to a rich oxygen mixture during their ascent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>IBCD-induced IEDCS has not been observed in dives shallower than 70m. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gas selection techniques are taught on full trimix courses to minimize this risk. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PFO-induced-IEDCS\"><\/span>PFO-induced IEDCS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A second cause of IEDCS, that does not involve IBCD, is related to Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>PFO is a heart defect that allows blood to move between the left and right atria (upper chambers) of the heart. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This allows inert-gas-rich blood to bypass the lungs and reduces off-gassing efficiency. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In rare cases, the right-to-left shunt can cause an arterial <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/risks-of-scuba-diving\/\">gas embolism<\/a> (AGE) to enter the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Labyrinthine_artery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">labyrinthine artery<\/a>; the primary source of blood for the inner ear.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Identifying-IEDCS-Symptoms\"><\/span>Identifying IEDCS: Symptoms<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Recognizing IEDCS is crucial for timely treatment. Symptoms typically arise within two hours of surfacing but can even occur while the diver is still underwater (IBCD). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Common symptoms include;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Vertigo (dizziness)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ataxia (loss of coordination)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nausea<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vomiting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tinnitus (ear ringing)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hearing loss<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"scuba-b4-h2-3\" style=\"margin-top: 10px;margin-bottom: 10px;\" id=\"scuba-1056123950\"><div class=\"scuba-adlabel\">Sponsored Link<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9354033900485448\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9354033900485448\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"6151212517\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"false\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Identifying-IEDCS-Evaluation\"><\/span>Identifying IEDCS: Evaluation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When evaluating a diver for IEDCS, a comprehensive neurological examination is essential. This should include assessments of;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Balance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gait<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proprioception (also known as kinaesthesia; the sense of self-movement, force, and body position)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nystagmus (involuntary eye movement)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bilateral hearing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, other diving-related injuries and decompression sickness manifestations must be considered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IEDCS-vs-Inner-Ear-Barotrauma\"><\/span>IEDCS vs. Inner Ear Barotrauma<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Distinguishing between IEDCS and inner <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/equalization-techniques-tips-scuba-diving\/\">ear barotrauma<\/a> can be challenging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>IEDCS involves decompression-related bubbles, whereas barotrauma involves over-pressure injury to body tissues.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Both conditions share similar cochlear and vestibular symptoms. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A thorough evaluation by a medical professional is necessary to differentiate between the two.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IEDCS-Recovery-and-Prognosis\"><\/span>IEDCS Recovery and Prognosis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Complete recovery from IEDCS is less common compared to general decompression sickness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Studies have reported residual deficits in a significant percentage of patients, with vestibular deficits being more prevalent than cochlear deficits. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Even with proper recompression therapy, some individuals may experience ongoing issues with balance and hearing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"scuba-b4-h2-4\" style=\"margin-top: 10px;margin-bottom: 10px;\" id=\"scuba-3025128480\"><div class=\"scuba-adlabel\">Sponsored Link<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9354033900485448\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9354033900485448\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"2954736365\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"false\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IEDCS-Conclusion\"><\/span>IEDCS Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In conclusion, while scuba diving offers a world of wonder beneath the waves, it&#8217;s essential to be aware of the potential risks, including IEDCS. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Understanding the symptoms, risk factors, and evaluation process is crucial for divers to enjoy their underwater adventures safely. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Always prioritize safety, plan dives meticulously, and seek prompt medical attention if any symptoms arise. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_article-89165_s16_\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"References\"><\/span>References<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Katharine L. 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May 1, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mitchell SJ, Doolette DJ. <strong>Pathophysiology of inner ear decompression sickness: potential role of the persistent foramen ovale.<\/strong>&nbsp;Diving Hyperb Med.&nbsp;2015 Jun;45(2):105-10.&nbsp;[<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26165533\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PubMed<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mitchell SJ, Doolette DJ. <strong>Selective vulnerability of the inner ear to decompression sickness in divers with right-to-left shunt: the role of tissue gas supersaturation.<\/strong>&nbsp;J Appl Physiol (1985).&nbsp;2009 Jan;106(1):298-301.&nbsp;[<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/18801958\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PubMed<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Klingmann C, Praetorius M, Baumann I, Plinkert PK. <strong>Barotrauma and decompression illness of the inner ear: 46 cases during treatment and follow-up.<\/strong>&nbsp;Otol Neurotol.&nbsp;2007 Jun;28(4):447-54.&nbsp;[<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/17417111\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PubMed<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Doolette DJ, Mitchell SJ. <strong>Biophysical basis for inner ear decompression sickness.<\/strong>&nbsp;J Appl Physiol (1985).&nbsp;2003 Jun;94(6):2145-50.&nbsp;[<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/12562679\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PubMed<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Arieli R. 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