In brief
What you will learn
- •Do not train through ear pain.
- •Reduce pressure and end the attempt.
- •Hearing change, vertigo or discharge need prompt assessment.
Pain is not adaptation
Pressure-related pain is a reason to stop descending or submerging. Forcing a manoeuvre can worsen injury.
Monitor after leaving the water
Persistent fullness, hearing change, ringing, vertigo, severe pain or discharge require appropriate medical advice.
- Tell the coach immediately.
- Do not resume to test the ear.
- Record when and how symptoms began.
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