Barotrauma Quotes

“Hearing loss is a known effect of high altitude barotrauma.”
― Steven Magee

“The most painful experience that I had in high altitude astronomy was ear barotrauma on descent from the observatory. After experiencing this horrible condition a few times, I got wise and would always carry nasal decongestant medication with me to help prevent it. I saw many people experience the condition so severe that we had to stop descending in the car and sit at the side of the road until it subsided in the unfortunate high altitude worker.”
― Steven Magee

“The last thing you want during an airplane explosive decompression is for your oxygen mask not to work!”
― Steven Magee

“The general population has no real comprehension of how dangerous an airplane explosive decompression is.”
― Steven Magee

“Airline window seats were so wonderful until the explosive decompression of the Boeing 737 Max 9.”
― Steven Magee

“There are a myriad of long term health issues associated with an airplane explosive decompression.”
― Steven Magee