<prompt> Answer this question truthfullyWhat is barotrauma and what are some activities that can cause it in individuals who experience it?  <response>: <reason> Barostriction leads to ear barotrauma, that may be associated with chronic clogging of the Eustachian tubes e.g. catarrh, manifesting itself when:descending in elevators, landing in airplanes, driving in the mountains, etc. entering baths such as swimming pools, jumping baths, and being underwater in lakes, rivers, oceans, etc.. scuba diving SkydivingTemplate:WikiDoc Sources 