Alert Diver Category: From the Medical Line

DAN medical information specialists and researchers answer your questions about dive medicine.

DAN medics and researchers answer your dive medical questions.

I am about two and a half months postpartum with no complications and have received clearance from my physician and a dive specialist to resume diving.

Swimmer’s ear (otitis externa) is an infection of the external auditory canal that frequently occurs in divers and swimmers.

Many divers wear contact lenses without issue during their dives. It’s crucial, however, to be aware of potential challenges, such as increased dryness or irritation due to factors like dry air in the dive mask, prolonged wear, mask squeezes, or exposure to saltwater. Maintaining good hygiene practices, including thorough handwashing before handling lenses and avoiding contamination, is essential.

I am a 57-year-old male who is planning to undergo a laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication for refractory gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and a hiatal hernia. Is the procedure considered an absolute […]

DAN Medics and Researchers Answer Your Dive Medicine Questions

DAN medics and researchers answer your questions about dive medicine.

Q: I was recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and will now require insulin. Will I be able to dive again?

DAN® medical information specialists and researchers answer your dive medicine questions.