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Hi there my partner has been free diving twice in last two days and today is experiencing vertigo like symptoms, nausea and ears still blocked. what to do ?? he has never had this before post free diving , minimal pain. any advice thanks !!
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How deep: Depending on the depth of the dive the person may have air embolism. It would be prudent to consult a doctor at the earliest. Consult this site for more info: https://www.diversalertnetwork.org/medical/articles/Decompression_Illness_What_Is_It_and_What_Is_The_Treatment
Answered 1/2/2018
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Go to the ED: for an evaluation. If he is having symptoms he would need to be evaluated.
Answered 3/22/2018
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