Problems Equalizing past 20ft, experienced AOWD.... Need advice.

[SandyUT]

Hi all. My wife is having increasing ear issues. When we started do if she could clear her ears easily. Over time this has become increasingly difficult. She can get to about 20ft then she can't clear for quite a while. Usually within 15 minutes she can defend to any depth.

It's concerning and frustrating. Any ideas on a cause or solutions? We have been diving for about 10 years. I can't figure it out. We have a trip in just a few weeks and we are willing to try anything.

Many Thanks!

 

[farkurnell]

Has she ever had her ears flushed for wax build up?

 

[tomfcrist]

My suggestion would be a visit to an ENT doc.

 

[doctormike]

Hard to say much over the Internet, but these two resources have been helpful to lots of people:

Doc's Diving Medicine Home Page

Prevention of Middle Ear Barotrauma


And here is my own review of ear disease in diving.

If you tell me where you are writing from, I may be able to give you a local referral for an ENT doc.

Best,

Mike

 

[SandyUT]

Hi Mike. We are in Salt Lake City. Many thanks


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[Safe T]

See a Dr. for sure. It can be as simple as a cleaning or a build up of scar tissue from years of problems. Get it evaluated and treated by a professional a get back to enjoying life.

 

[doctormike]

Hi Mike. We are in Salt Lake City. Many thanks


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Sure...

Here are the two otologists (ENT docs specializing in ear problems) at the University of Utah. I don't know them personally, but Clough Shelton (who is the division chair) has a good reputation.

http://healthcare.utah.edu/ent/specialties/ear-care.php#tabs-accordion2

Good luck!

Mike