Dysbarism

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Dysbarism

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A condition of the body resulting from the existence of a pressure differential between the total ambient pressure and the total pressure of dissolved and free gases within the body tissues, fluids, and cavities. </dd>
Characteristic symptoms, other than hypoxia, caused by decreased barometric pressure are bends and abdominal gas pains at altitudes above 25,000 to 30,000 feet. Increased barometric pressure, as in descent from high altitude is characterized by painful distention of the ear drums. </dd>

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This article is based on NASA's Dictionary of Technical Terms for Aerospace Use