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Health and diving: who can dive and who cannot

Site adminTuesday, 16 July 20245 views

Health conditions that prevent diving and conditions that require medical advice before starting.

Good health is a non-negotiable condition in diving, and knowing your health condition protects you and those with you.

Conditions that prevent diving

Heart disease
Any heart problem requires specialized medical evaluation before diving, and some cases prevent diving altogether.

Lung diseases
Uncontrolled asthma and emphysema are a real danger underwater, as they may cause a lung to burst upon ascent.

Perforated eardrum
Never dive with a perforated eardrum until it is treated and your doctor is sure you have fully recovered.

Cases that require medical advice

  • Controlled diabetes may allow diving with monitoring
  • Controlled epilepsy requires careful evaluation
  • Pregnancy requires refraining from diving
  • Some medications affect alertness and coordination

Pre-diving medical examination

Consultation with a physician specializing in diving medicine. A health document will provide you with your comfort and specify any necessary restrictions.

General Principle

Doubt means abstention. If you are not sure about your health condition, consult a doctor before making any decision.


Your health is more valuable than any dive. A medical examination before starting is not an exaggeration, but rather a must.

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