@article{ref1,
title="Diving medicine aspects in otorhinolaryngology. II. Diving-specific illnesses and dysfunctions as well as assessment for diving fitness",
journal="Laryngo- rhino- otologie",
year="2001",
author="Dieler, R. and Shehata-Dieler, W. E.",
volume="80",
number="1",
pages="52-57",
abstract="Scuba diving with compressed air has become a recreational sport that can be performed at all stages of adulthood. The human body including all gas-filled cavities are exposed to an increased ambient pressure during a dive. In the present review article, specific aspects of diving related disorders are that are of importance in the otolaryngology field are presented and discussed: the multitude of causes for divers' vertigo and the so called divers ear. Furthermore, useful recommendations in the assessment of physical fitness for diving are presented. This review will provide a background and foundation for both, an adequate treatment of these diseases and a critical and responsible health education of the diver.<p /><p>Language: de</p>",
language="de",
issn="0935-8943",
doi="10.1055/s-2001-11031",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-2001-11031"
}