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. 2024 Mar 15;15:1376949. doi: 10.3389/fneur.2024.1376949

Table 4.

Categorization of PLF used in Japan.

Category 1: linked to trauma, middle and inner ear diseases, middle, and/or inner ear surgeries
Category 2: linked to barotrauma caused by antecedent events of external origin (such as flying or diving)
Category 3: linked to barotrauma caused by antecedent events of internal origin (such as straining, sneezing, or coughing)
Category 4: has no apparent antecedent event