Question 1

what does a commercial diving physical consist of?

Accepted Answer

Commercial Driving: The test involves a general physical examination, hearing test, vision test, urinalysis, and urine drug screen.  You get a certification to be fit and depending on the findings it may be valid up to 2 years maximum (note this is for wisconsin dot.

Question 2

how can you scuba dive safely?

Accepted Answer

Diving: First  - get medically cleared before learning to dive. Second- become trained through a recognized course. Third- don't dive when you are sick. Fourth - Use your dive tables and don't hot dog.  Fifth - I try not to screw around with marine organisms that could hurt me.

Question 3

i'm using flomist.  can i scuba dive using nitrox?

Accepted Answer

Flomist is not sold: In the us.  If it  is fluticasone nasal  spray for nasal allergy sxs  - that suggests you may have nasal congestion which might impede your ability to clear your ears.  If you have fluticasone systemic med for treatment of asthma that can be a serious problem when diving. Encourage you to see an undersea medicine physician to go over your health issues ; to determine if you are safe to dive.

Question 4

can i dive after my ope.big lorrys.?

Accepted Answer

Haven't a clue: what an "ope,Big lorrys" is. Please clarify and re-ask so that we can better assist you.

Question 5

could a kidney becomes smaller after diving?

Accepted Answer

No, not from diving: No reason for it. You would have to have had ultrasounds, x-rays or mris at least a few month apart to determine whether a kidney had become smaller. Most common reason for "apparent shrinkage" is 2 ultrasound studies performed by different machines, whereas there might have been no change if study repeated using same machine.Reasons for kidney shrinkage are pyelonephritis, diminished blood supply.

Question 6

is it bad for your health to dive into snow after a long, hard workout?

Accepted Answer

Why?: At ur age u could tolerate it, but as 1 ages ur heart may not react well ; there can b serious consequences.

Question 7

if someone dive off the board and you saw it while you were swimming on your back, is it kind of hard for them to hit you since you can turn and such?

Accepted Answer

Yes: yes. You could move in time. Just depends on how close they are to you.

Question 8

can i take mypradol and scuba dive?

Accepted Answer

Probably: Why are you taking this? It is comb. Of 4 meds for pain. If you are not fully fit it is dangerous to scuba. Wait until you are not disabled in any way.

Question 9

i'm having a depression dive and need some support?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: If not in treatment for depression already, please see your doctor for evaluation -- to make sure you're physically healthy.  Reach out to others you trust.  Exercise regularly, get out of the house, and eat healthily.  Sometimes conversations and activities with others can lighten your mood.  Get consistent sleep.  Avoid alcohol.  Psychiatrists ; psychologists are available to help you also.

Question 10

what happens if you scuba dive and rise too quickly?

Accepted Answer

The "bends": Some complications of scuba diving include barotrauma, decompression sickness, and nitrogen narcosis. Decompression sickness involves bubbles of nitrogen and oxygen coming out of solution from tissues into the vessels, where they can block vessels, cause tissue rupture, and activate clotting. It is sometimes called "the bends, " because pain in joints may cause the victim to stoop over in posture.

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