Diving with hyperinflation of lungs??

[Vitesse2l]

Hi Makai,

I'm interested to see the outcome of the investigation and hope you continue to post.

I'm not any sort of expert but I don't think anyone expels 100% of the air from their lungs breathing out? Hope you get some answers.

 

[Duke Dive Medicine]

@DDM Thank you. He stated that due to the fact that my lungs weren't releasing all air on expiration, that pressure changes in diving could cause air to become trapped in my lungs and therefore could cause them to explode. He said the risk of death was not worth the reward in my personal situation.

Hi @Makai1972 , I'll be interested to hear the results of your PFT. If you've been newly prescribed a daily inhaler and you're using it regularly, it could change your clinical picture and thus the recommendation on whether or not to dive.

Best regards,
DDM

 

[Ukmc]

Dear Makai,
Obviously, first and foremost you should follow advice of your physician. I would also like to hear about your results if you are willing to share. Blanket no dive restriction sounds harsh. I hope it will get reversed, but if it doesn’t, your safety is most important in the end. Good luck!