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hi there.. just another quastion!! can asthmatic people safely dive?
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scubaman
Surface-air Diver
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Points 149
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Asthma is probably the most controversial medical condition affecting recreational
divers. An estimated 10% to 15% of children have some history of recurrent wheezing, and
an estimated 5% to 8% of adults are diagnosed as "asthmatic." Added to these
statistics are an estimated several million certified scuba divers, with several hundred
thousand newly certified every year, and it is no surprise that many current and would-be
divers have some history of asthma.
A conservative recommendation is that any asthmatic with frequent flareups or
continuous need for medication to control symptoms, should refrain from diving.
Conversely, an adult who has "grown out" of asthma, or has been symptomomatic
for some time ...with normal lung function, may participate in recreational diving. In all
instances, of course, the potential risks should be explained to the diver.
DAN also keeps data on all recreational scuba diving deaths among North American
residents. Ninety-six recreational scuba diving fatalities were reported for 1992 (DAN
1994). DAN's analysis found that "Cardiovascular disease is a prominent immediate
cause of death...diabetes mellitus and bronchial asthma do not appear prominently in this
series."
It might be best to consult your Doctor...
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Thank you! Maybe I could go to my doctor again and have me checked.
I haven't seem him for such a long time
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nereids
Free Diver
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Points 20
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I have a friend who has asthma, consulted with a doctor before considering diving.. she actually feels diving helped her improve her lung condition.. which is great..
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M. Onell
Recreational Diver
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Points 10
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I would agree to that. I also have a friend who is asthmatic but his sickness did not hinder his passion towards scuba diving. At first, diving was really exhaustible for him but long while, he was able to handle more and more diving activities. 
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R.Yee
Recreational Diver
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Points 13
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Oh! You'll forget your asthma when you see the splendor down there!
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nereids posted the following on Friday 9th May 2008
I have a friend who has asthma, consulted with a doctor before considering diving.. she actually feels diving helped her improve her lung condition.. which is great..
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wow! it was nice to hear that one!
she probably had a great training in diving and that's good!
keep it up!
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scubaman
Surface-air Diver
Posts 149
Points 149
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I can honestly believe that. Especially if you are breathing EANx.
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