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Scuba diving
Scuba stands for self contained underwater breathing apparatus when one used scuba equipment and dives one will take a tank with them that eliminates the need to keep returning to the surface this will allow one to stay submerged for up to an hr and perform underwater exploration or work for prolonged periods.
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How can you scuba dive safely?
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Can i take mypradol and scuba dive?
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What happens if you scuba dive and rise too quickly?
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What is the definition or description of: scuba diving?
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What to do if I am going to a beach and will also be doing scuba diving and snorkelling, is there anything I should be aware of?
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Are you allowed to scuba dive with a concussion?
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I'm using flomist. Can i scuba dive using nitrox?
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Is it dangerous to get on a plane after scuba diving?
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How does the respiratory system works with scuba diving?
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How soon after scuba diving is it safe to go on a flight?
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A 30-year old male asked:
I what to try Scuba diving but I got asthma can I still try it?
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What is the likelihood that scuba diving (or flying) brings on a vertigo attack?
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If someone had a DVT and pe could they go scuba diving?
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Is it safe to scuba dive during my period safe?
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A 58-year old female asked:
I have pvd. Would scuba diving causes retinal detachment?
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Has anyone got experience of scuba diving with epilepsy?
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How can I equalize my ears for scuba diving?
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What is the relationship between nitrogen and scuba diving & submarines?
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What is it called when a lung explodes (scuba diving question)?
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Can people with seafood allergies go scuba diving?
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Is it safe to perform the valsalva maneuver while scuba diving?
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How long should I wait to go scuba diving after smoking marijuana?
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Are there any dangers with scuba diving if you have beta thalassemia minor?
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Can you tell me if i could scuba dive, or snorkel, if I have a heart murmur?
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A male asked about a 24-year old male:
Can an obese person (151kg , 1.85 m ) with controlled hypertention do scuba diving?
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Asthma might lead to some problems. How does the respiratory system work with scuba diving?
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A 35-year old male asked:
Going scuba diving and have asthma. My asthma is well under control and hardly use my asthavent inhaler, but always carry it with me?
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A 22-year old female asked:
Did a syndesmosis injury to my left ankle. It has not healed properly, suspect it never will. Can i still scuba dive?
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I have VATS removed bullae that caused pneumothorax. When can I fly and will I ever be able to scuba dive again? Thank you
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A 22-year old female asked:
Would a thyroid with hashimotos swell while someone is scuba diving? If do, what can be done to stop the swelling without stopping diving?
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