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Can You Scuba Dive With Tubes In Your Ears?

February 6th, 2020
Can You Scuba Dive With Tubes In Your Ears? If you suffer from repetitive middle ear infections you may undergo surgery to have small ventilation tubes inserted through the eardrum. These enable temporary drainage from the middle ear until the Eustachian tubes get back to normal. The tubes usually fall out by themselves or will be medically removed. And the small incision normally heals shortly afterwards. The question you need answering if you want to participate in underwater activities is can you scuba dive with tubes in your ears? Find out more here… Dive Fitness Diving isn’t recommended whilst the...   Continue Reading...
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Can You Scuba Dive With a Pacemaker?

January 31st, 2020
Can You Scuba Dive With a Pacemaker? No, you cannot dive with a pacemaker. This could be your doctor’s statement 20 years ago, fortunately, research and technological development have found that there is a chance to dive with pacemaker. It is true there is some restrictions for your safety, for military and commercial diving, a cardiac pacemaker is invariably considered a disqualification and we will tell you why...   What’s a pacemaker? A pacemaker is a battery-powered device for stimulating or steadying the heart, re-establishing the rhythm – and when necessary generating a painless electrical impulse to trigger a heartbeat....   Continue Reading...
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Can You Scuba Dive With A Beard Or Moustache?

January 30th, 2020
Can You Scuba Dive With A Beard Or Moustache? As beards and moustaches become more popular it’s a good idea to get to grips with facial hair care – especially if you spend your leisure time diving. Knowing how to maintain your beard properly to avoid any problems is key. Can you scuba dive with a beard or moustache? Find out more here… Potential Diving Issues Snorkelling with a moustache and beard is absolutely fine. Understanding what can cause any problems will ensure you continue to dive in comfort. Possible reasons for discomfort include: A badly fitting mask that causes...   Continue Reading...
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How Long Does It Take To Get Scuba Certified?

January 6th, 2020
How Long Does It Take To Get Scuba Certified? Scuba diving has grown in popularity over the last 20 years – with about one million certifications issued annually. Developing trends excite people to explore the underwater world and become passionate about its environment. To carry out this activity you need to get scuba certified – this includes different phases where you’ll learn the basic principles of scuba diving by reading diver manuals and watching videos. How long does it take to get scuba certified? Read on… Find Answers to Frequently Asked Questions How long does scuba certification take? This depends...   Continue Reading...
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Can I Swim, Snorkel or Dive While Pregnant?

January 3rd, 2020
Can I Swim, Snorkel, or Dive While Pregnant? There's no simple answer to this. You should always consult your doctor and listen to your body. Let's consider all the aspects of your possible water activities, so you can still have fun in the water on your vacation, starting with: Can I Swim While Pregnant? The answer to this question is yes, you can! It can be a great way to exercise during the first two trimesters – a bit riskier in the third as energy and dexterity levels lessen. Relaxing on the surface of the water and watching the fish...   Continue Reading...
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