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Is It Safe To Use the Hot Tub After Scuba Diving?

In this edition of Underwater Wellness, we discuss the safety of using a hot tub after a dive and how long to wait between surfacing and taking a post-dive dip.

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ASK DAN: What Are Some Hazards Of Poor Buoyancy Control?

A diver’s buoyancy is dynamic, constantly altered by pressure as the diver ascends and descends.

Failure to Equalize | Lessons for Life

A new diver commits a cardinal sin: ignoring ear pain during descent. Divers should equalize early and often and never brush off ear pain.

ASK DAN: How Do I Avoid Mask Squeeze?

Just as you must equalize the pressure in your sinuses and middle ears, you must also equalize the pressure in your mask as you descend.

The Dos and Don'ts of Scuba Diving with Asthma

Diving with asthma has its own risks, but it’s not impossible. Speak with a dive doctor and consider these tips.

Panic Flow | Lessons for Life

A technical diver cannot be resuscitated after he rejects alternate air sources to address a free-flowing regulator.

ASK DAN: What Do I Need to Know About Decongestants and Diving?

ASK DAN: What Do I Need to Know About Decongestants and Diving?

Delayed Consequences | Lessons for Life

A diver decides breathing pure oxygen is all she needs to address DCS symptoms, impeading proper treatment.