Is The Valsalva Manoeuvre Painful? Understanding the Causes and Risks
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The Valsalva maneuver, a breathing technique first described in 1704, is widely used for medical diagnosis and to equalize ear pressure. For most healthy individuals, performing it correctly should not be painful, but the answer to the question, **Is The Valsalva Manoeuvre Painful?** can be 'yes' if there is an underlying health condition or if it is performed incorrectly.