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Glossopharyngeal insufflation (GI) allows breath-hold divers to hyperinflate lungs, increasing breath-hold time. Dynamic MRI confirms this maneuver is physiological and reversible, with no lasting harm.

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Diving Medicine

Background:

Breath-hold divers use glossopharyngeal insufflation (GI) to increase lung capacity and oxygen stores.
This technique aims to prevent lung compression and prolong breath-hold duration at depth.

Observation:

A case study investigated physiological data and dynamic MRI (dMRI) in a diver using GI.
The study focused on acute hyperinflation induced by GI and its associated hazards.

Findings:

Lung volumes and expiratory flows were normal or enhanced, with vital capacity and peak expiratory flow exceeding predicted values.
Static lung compliance increased five-fold during hyperinflation, while airway resistance and diffusing capacity remained normal.
dMRI showed preserved thoracic and diaphragmatic shape, with transient lung herniation and costodiaphragmatic angle enlargement, all fully reversible post-expiration.

Implications:

GI-induced hyperinflation may be a physiological adaptation for deep breath-hold diving.
Dynamic MRI is effective for visualizing GI maneuvers and confirming the reversibility of hyperinflation.
Understanding these adaptations is crucial for assessing the safety of competitive breath-hold diving.