Can I Dive with My Medical Condition?
DAN medical information specialists and researchers answer your questions about dive medicine.
Alert Diver Category: From the Medical Line
Bipolar Disorder and Diving
YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED about Bipolar Disorder and diving, immersion pulmonary edema, and pain in teeth when diving.
Carpel Tunnel Surgery and Diving
DAN medics and researchers answer your dive medical questions.
Diving After an Eye Stroke
Q: I recently had an eye stroke. Can I still dive after it has been resolved? A: The main concerns with an eye stroke (central retinal artery occlusion, or CRAO) […]
Breastfeeding and Diving
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
Swimmer’s ear (otitis externa) is an infection of the external auditory canal that frequently occurs in divers and swimmers.
Wearing Contact Lenses While Diving
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.
Are AEDs Safe in Wet Environments
DAN medics and researchers answer your questions about dive medicine.
Diving After a Nissen Fundoplication
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 […]
How the Dive Reflex Protects the Brain and Heart
DAN® medical information specialists and researchers answer your dive medicine questions.