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Definition of Sinus barotrauma

Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026

Sinus barotrauma: Sinus troubles, particularly with pain and a feeling of pressure, due to changing atmospheric pressures, as when going up or down in a plane.

Also called aerosinusitis or barosinusitis.