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Stapedectomy FAQ
September 7th, 2017
I recently had a stapedectomy. Can I dive? What are the risks? Ear, nose and throat (ENT) surgeons trained in dive medicine differ in their opinions regarding the wisdom of diving after a stapedecto... Read More
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DCS Effects FAQ
September 7th, 2017
Why do the effects of decompression sickness (DCS) last longer than the 12 to 18 hours it takes to offgas? Do the bubbles that cause DCS lead to other problems in the body that last longer? If that's... Read More
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AED Safety FAQ
September 7th, 2017
While checking out the safety gear available on a dive boat, I noticed an automated external defibrillator (AED) among the first-aid equipment. Is it safe to use an AED around water? How about on a m... Read More
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Pulmonary Stenosis FAQ
September 7th, 2017
I am 48 years old and have moderate hypertension. I was diagnosed with pulmonary stenosis, which was surgically corrected. The pulmonary valve, however, is allowing some blood to leak, permitting bac... Read More
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Back Pain FAQ
September 7th, 2017
I have a student who has a neurostimulator for back pain. What exactly is a neurostimulator, and are there any implications for diving? Neurostimulators are surgically implanted devices that have som... Read More
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Dental Implants FAQ
September 7th, 2017
I'm going to see an oral surgeon next week for dental implants; will I ever be able to dive again? A dental implant is a titanium post or frame that's surgically placed in the jawbone. An implant rep... Read More
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Physical Exercise Before, During & After a Dive
August 25th, 2017
Researches have recently uncovered facts regarding the relationship of exercise with diving. Dr De Kock explains this controversial subject in details. As potential risk factor for decompression illn... Read More
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Lung Squeeze: Coughing Your Lungs Out
August 25th, 2017
Dr Schneider dives into the particulars of lung squeeze – a largely misunderstood and unknown diving condition affecting breath-hold divers.
“Lung squeeze” is a condition that is practically unique... Read More
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HIV and the Diver
August 25th, 2017
Although HIV-positive divers can enjoy the sport, there are potential risks and considerations to take into account.
Human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) is a ... Read More
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Medical Concerns and the Ageing Diver
August 24th, 2017
Two concerns burden the older diver: fitness for the intended activity and the likelihood of survival. Put otherwise, am I fit enough to continue with my passion without getting injured, or even dying... Read More
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Protecting Our Waters Above and Below
August 24th, 2017
Diving businesses depend heavily on the quality and sustainability of the diving environments they offer their clients: Ecology affects their economy. Therefore, divers and diving businesses all have ... Read More
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E-Cigarettes the Good, the Bad and the Ugly
August 24th, 2017
Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) have taken the world by storm, and vape shops are everywhere to be found. There are over 500 brands of e-cigarettes and 7700 flavours e-juice readily available on... Read More
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Can Breath-hold Diving Cause DCI?
August 24th, 2017
Breath-hold diving (BHD) or freediving is a form of underwater diving that relies on the divers’ ability to hold their breath until resurfacing, rather than on the use of a breathing apparatus such a... Read More
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The Eye of the Beholder - What DAN is... and is not!
July 5th, 2017
After 20 years, it is hard to imagine that all divers do not know all there is to know about DAN. Still, we often hear divers talk about their understanding of what DAN is.Much of what we hear is corr... Read More
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Abdomen Pain FAQ
June 23rd, 2017
I have been diving for 15 years without problems, but on my last couple of trips I experienced pain in my upper left abdomen under my ribs about 15-30 minutes into a dive. It becomes increasingly pai... Read More
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Sunburn FAQ
June 23rd, 2017
Lately I feel like I'm getting sunburned much more easily than I used to. I am taking a new medication; is there any chance that could be the cause? Sunshine is a welcome addition to just about any ... Read More
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Medication FAQ
June 23rd, 2017
My wife and I love to travel to exotic destinations, and my previous doctor used to give me antibiotics in case I got sick in a remote location. I have a new primary care physician who is hesitant to... Read More
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Scuba diving & freediving on the same day FAQ
June 23rd, 2017
What is the current thinking regarding scuba diving and freediving on the same day? Shallow, low-intensity freediving before scuba diving creates only mild concern. The stress of repeated middle-ear... Read More
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Chamber FAQ
June 23rd, 2017
Could you send me information about hyperbaric chambers in the area where I'll be diving next weekend? In general, DAN® does not provide domestic chamber information to the recreational diving publi... Read More
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Arterial Gas Embolism
June 23rd, 2017
I understand that arterial gas embolism (AGE) can manifest like a stroke, with facial droop and cognitive problems. It makes sense that bubbles in the brain could cause such serious symptoms, but I h... Read More
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How to file a claim?
June 5th, 2017
Your how-to when filing a claim for medical expenses related to a diving injury or a travel-related medical emergency covered under DAN-SA membership benefits. DAN-SA is a public benefit organisati... Read More
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Micronuclei FAQ
April 10th, 2017
In a recent DAN article about exercise and diving, I read the following:
Intense physical activity — generally with substantial muscular forces and joint loading (the application of forces on joints)... Read More
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Motion Sickness FAQ
April 10th, 2017
I recently returned home from a two-week liveaboard dive trip. After experiencing some initial motion sickness while adapting to the motion of the boat, I had a wonderful trip. At the end of the trip... Read More
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Health Concerns FAQ
April 10th, 2017
Why does it seem like the answers I read in Alert Diver are so conservative? You advise caution for medical issues I would never give a second thought to when participating in other activities such a... Read More
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