BLOGFeatures
Latex allergies and diving equipment
Statistics indicate that 1 to 6% of the general population is allergic to natural rubber latex, and in rare cases, reactions can be so violent...
16 May 2017
DAN Staff
Tim Blömeke teaches technical and recreational diving in Taiwan and the Philippines. He is also a freelance writer and translator, as well as a member of the editorial team of Alert Diver. For questions, comments, and inquiries, you can contact him via his blog page or on Instagram.
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Medical Questions
Contraceptives and diving
I would like some information regarding the best contraceptive method to use, more compatible with diving. I am oriented towards the copper-based intrauterine device (IUD),...
By DAN Staff
21 April 2017
Medical Questions
Breast implant and diving
I have to teach an OWD course to a student who has silicone breast implants. I would like to know if there are any contraindications...
By DAN Staff
07 April 2017
Medical Questions
Ears problems and diving
I’ve occasionally had problems clearing my ears, particularly my right ear, and I take medication for allergies and nasal congestion. A couple of months ago...
By DAN Staff
31 March 2017
Medical Questions
Knee surgery and diving
I am an instructor and one of my students, who is already Advanced Open Water certified, had to undergo surgery through "arthroscopy at the left...
By DAN Staff
17 March 2017
Medical Questions
Hip replacement surgery and diving
I have recently had total hip replacement surgery. I'm still recovering, but I'm well underway, so much so that I have started bicycle training at...
By DAN Staff
10 March 2017
Medical Questions
Patent Foramen Ovale and diving
After having had two incidents with mild DCS symptoms I had a PFO test done and my doctors have found a small one. I have...
By DAN Staff
02 March 2017
Medical line
Marijuana and Fitness to Dive: The Experts’ Opinion
Marijuana, or cannabis, is one of the most commonly used recreational drugs in the world. Legal regulation of marijuana is continuing to develop in many...
By DAN Staff
28 February 2017
Medical Questions
Cataract surgery and diving
In the event of a cataract surgery, how long after the procedure is it possible to go diving again?Answer from DAN experts: In Italy, at present,...
By DAN Staff
24 February 2017
Medical Questions
Altitude and diving
I have been invited to a diving weekend on El Hierro, Spain. The accommodation where the divers are staying however is at about 1000 mt...
By DAN Staff
03 February 2017
Dive Travels
7 Heavenly European dive destinations
Europe may not be as tropical as the Caribbean or the South Pacific, but we have our fair share of wonders. Our dive destinations range...
By DAN Staff
31 January 2017
Dive Travels
Dive events to look forward to in 2017
Attending a dive event is a great idea if you want to stay up-to-date with all the interesting diving trends, or maybe you’re looking for...
By DAN Staff
09 January 2017
