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5O divers were subjected to detailed pre and post dive examination to study the effect of barotrauma. The various sinunasal pathologies which were detected are discussed and the significant difference seen between bounce divers, saturation divers and control group of diving recruits is highlighted.
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Singh, V.K. Nasal dysfunction amongst divers during bounce and saturation diving. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 52, 140–142 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03000332
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