Can I Dive with My Medical Condition?
DAN medical information specialists and researchers answer your questions about dive medicine.

DAN medical information specialists and researchers answer your questions about dive medicine.
YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED about Bipolar Disorder and diving, immersion pulmonary edema, and pain in teeth when diving.
DAN medics and researchers answer your dive medical questions.
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) […]
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.
DAN medics and researchers answer your questions about dive medicine.
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® medical information specialists and researchers answer your dive medicine questions.