Divers Blog Post Type
Diving with asthma is still a bit of a controversial issue due to insufficient research of how divers with asthma respond to dive conditions and lack of data on their dive safety.
Lionfish are incredibly poisonous with a burning pain that can last for days. Here’s what you need to know about lionfish stings.
Scuba diving could have serious side effects on pregnancy — the biggest being decompression. However, information is limited and a new study could be merited. Read more.
Analyzation of 140-snorkeling related deaths saw a pattern with underlying cardiac conditions. This study asks a wider question of incident rates in snorkeling.
Swimming-induced pulmonary edema (SIPE) is often underestimated because cases can resolve themselves. Read three unique cases of SIPE.
There is an emerging hypothesis that full immersion in water could adversely effect those with previous incidents of heart disease. Learn more about the link between heart function and scuba diving.
This trip reports details the research efforts to study left ventricular hypertrophy and the link of cardiac deaths in divers.
Until recently, arterialization was considered a rare event except when there is a passage in the heart wall because of a patent foramen ovale. Read more about a recent study.
Obesity could impact scuba diving and put unnecessary stress on the heart. Read more about the link between obesity and diving.
There are four healthy lifestyle behaviors that could help you slow the progression of atherosclerosis and lower the risk of death.
