Dysbarism: A condition that occurs when there is a change in the surrounding pressure such as when scuba diving or moving to places of different altitudes. Dysbarism can occur when pressure increases or decreases and includes conditions such as decompression sickness, barotraumas, nitrogen narcosis, high pressure nervous system and atrial gas embolism. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Dysbarism is available below.
See full list of 22 symptoms of Dysbarism
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