A review of asthma and scuba diving.
An increasing number of asthmatics participate in recreational scuba diving. This activity presents unique physical and physiological challenges to the respiratory system. This review addresses the susceptibility of divers with asthma to diving accidents, acute asthmatic attacks, and long-term exacerbation of their disease. Recommendations on fitness to dive with asthma and airway hyperresponsiveness are provided.
Tetzlaff
Kay
K
1st Department of Medicine, Christian Albrechts University of Kiel Medical School, Germany. Kay.Tetzlaff@bc.boehringer-ingelheim.com
Muth
Claus M
CM
Waldhauser
Lisa K
LK
D001249:Asthma; D001469:Barotrauma; D016535:Bronchial Hyperreactivity; D004242:Diving / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D055370:Lung Injury; D012306:Risk