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Asthma and the diver.

Michael J Davies1, Laura H Fisher, Soheil Chegini

  • 1Department of Asthma, Allergy, and Immunology, The Pennsylvania State University, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA, USA.

Clinical Reviews in Allergy & Immunology
|October 28, 2005
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Individuals with asthma can safely participate in recreational scuba diving. This review examines risks and provides a framework for safe diving practices for asthmatics.

Area of Science:

  • Diving Medicine
  • Respiratory Physiology
  • Sports Medicine

Background:

  • Recreational scuba diving is increasingly popular, with a notable percentage of divers having asthma.
  • Concerns exist regarding asthma and diving, including pulmonary barotrauma and arterial gas embolism.
  • Limited data links asthma to increased diving complications, yet a norm discourages asthmatic divers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review existing literature on asthma and recreational scuba diving risks.
  • To provide an informed decision-making basis for asthmatic individuals interested in diving.
  • To offer a framework for guiding asthmatic patients considering scuba diving.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of scientific articles concerning asthma and scuba diving.

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  • Examination of physiological principles governing diving, such as Henry's and Boyle's laws.
  • Analysis of respiratory system changes under compressive stress during diving.

    • Main Results:

    • A paucity of evidence directly links asthma to a significantly increased risk of diving complications.
    • Physiological principles explain potential respiratory challenges but do not preclude safe diving.
    • Under specific conditions, asthmatic individuals may dive without increased asthma-related risk.

    Conclusions:

    • The historical norm of discouraging asthmatic individuals from scuba diving may not be universally applicable.
    • A comprehensive understanding of diving physiology and individual assessment is crucial.
    • With appropriate guidance and circumstances, asthmatic patients can potentially engage in recreational scuba diving safely.