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Original Article

The Elastic Properties of the Tympanic Membrane System in Divers and Non-Divers

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Pages 33-36 | Received 19 Apr 1979, Published online: 08 Jul 2009
 

Abstract

The volume/pressure relationship of the tympanic membrane system was studied in 24 scuba divers. The results were compared with the results obtained from 98 non-diving subjects. Among persons with a good function of the Eustachian tube, divers had an increased mobility of the tympanic membrane system as compared to non-diving subjects. Divers with a reduced function of the Eustachian tube did not differ from the non-diving subjects with a reduced tubal function. Factors that might influence the volume/pressure relationship of the tympanic membrane system are discussed.

Zusammenfassung

Das Verhältnis zwischen Volumen und Druck im System des Trommelfells wurde bei 24 Sporttauchern untersucht. Die Befunde wurde mit Befunden von 98 Nichttauchern verglichen. Unter den Personen mit guter Tubenfunktion hatten die Taucher im Vergleich zu den Nichttauchern eine vermehrte Beweglichkeit des Trommelfellsystems. Taucher mit reduzierter Tubenfunktion unterschieden sich nicht von Nichttauchern mit reduzierter Tubenfunktion. Faktoren, die das Verhältnis zwischen Volumen und Druck im System des Trommelfells beeinflussen, werden diskutiert.

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