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ASK DAN: What Do I Need to Know About Decongestants and Diving?

ASK DAN: What Do I Need to Know About Decongestants and Diving?

ASK DAN: How Do I Overcome Seasickness?

Some of the world’s best dive sites are only accessible by boat, but unfortunately, seasickness prevents some divers from visiting them.

ASK DAN: How Do I Treat Injuries from Accidental Contact with Corals?

Cuts and scrapes are among the most common injuries incurred by divers, and DAN receives calls from people who have come in contact with coral at least once a week.

ASK DAN: What Do I Need to Know About Immersion Pulmonary Edema?

Pulmonary edema is an abnormal leakage of fluid from the bloodstream into the alveoli—the microscopic air sacs in the lungs. It is most often the result of heart failure or other cardiac problems. Sometimes, however, pulmonary edema is observed in swimmers and divers when no underlying medical cause is apparent.

ASK DAN: How Can I Manage Diving-Related Skin Issues?

A proactive mindset will help ensure you aren’t caught off guard by seemingly minor irritations.

ASK DAN: How Can I Prevent Gear Trouble?

The adage “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” dates back to the 18th century, but it still rings true today.

ASK DAN: What is IPE, and Who is Susceptible?

ASK DAN: What is IPE, and Who is Susceptible?

DAN Hiring Dive Medic, Writer and Safety Services Coordinator

Divers Alert Network, a dive safety organization, is looking to hire a medic, safety coordinator and writer/editor to promote safer diving.

Ask DAN: What Is Oxygen Toxicity, and How Can Divers Avoid It?

Oxygen toxicity is one of the most significant dangers nitrox divers face, but fortunately it’s easily preventable.