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[Asthma and scuba diving].

Francis Héritier¹, Philippe Leuenberger

¹Division de Pneumologie et Soins Intensifs de Médecine (caisson hyperbare) Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois. drfheritier@bluewin.ch

Revue Medicale De La Suisse Romande

|April 21, 2004

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Scuba diving with asthma may be possible for individuals with mild intermittent asthma if they have normal pulmonary function and remain asymptomatic. Asthmatic divers must be fully informed of potential risks and provide informed consent.

Area of Science:

Diving Medicine
Pulmonary Physiology

Context:

Gas density increases with depth in scuba diving, necessitating exhalation during ascent to prevent lung overinflation.
Airway obstruction theoretically increases the risk of pulmonary barotrauma and drowning.
Asthma has historically been a contraindication for scuba diving due to these risks.

Purpose:

To evaluate the safety and considerations for individuals with asthma participating in scuba diving.
To clarify the controversial issue of certifying asthmatic patients as fit to dive.

Summary:

Many individuals with asthma dive without apparent issues, despite contraindications.
Mild intermittent asthma may not preclude scuba diving if pulmonary function tests are normal and the patient is asymptomatic, even with exercise or cold air exposure.

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Informed consent and full disclosure of risks are crucial for asthmatic divers.

Impact:

Provides guidance on assessing fitness to dive for asthmatic individuals.
Highlights the importance of individualized medical evaluation for divers with asthma.
Emphasizes patient education and risk awareness in diving medicine.