Exercised Induced Asthma

[chip104]

Hey scubabear, don't let a few comments salt your game. Just like in any community there's a few out there without any tact (I'm not trying to single anyone out). I think it is great that you're getting informed on the subject.

Another great internet source for your question is: www.pubmed.com . It's a search engine for studies performed in the research community. Note: these studies are for the reader to interpret.

Search for "exercise induce asthma" and "diving" in the same search title. Here are some:

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/...d&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=10524270&query_hl=4

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/...d&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=11908698&query_hl=2

So now you'll have an all-round knowledge on the subject: from the research community, the diving community, and your doctor (who will hopefully represent the medical community well).

Did he try the water wings?

 

[scubabear2005]

I wasn't singling anyone out. I just scratch my head when I see posts from people with medical/health conditions asking "is it okay".

- never mind - I'll simply ignore your comments.

 

[scubabear2005]

I get what you are saying but sometimes there just is not a good answer to be had from the medical community. Also human curiosity gets the best of us. And Maybe she is seeking medical advice but wants some opinion from the experts, Divers themselves.

For example; I have Asthma and I needed to get medical clearance from my doctor to dive. My Doc simply asked, "Do you think its a problem?" I answered no and she signed the papers. It really was an intelligent question from a person of higher education (insert sarcasm here) but the fact is, she has no clue. Its all up to me and whether I feel up to diving.

Luckely my asthma is under control and I rarely have attacks and if I do I know what to do about them. The issue is really up to scubabear2004 and her hubby on whether he can dive or not. They know how it reacts and what his limits are.

I think it makes perfect sense for her to ask the dive community thier opion being that most doctors will never understand the environment under water nor the level of stress or excersise.

scubabear2004, Look up DAN's number at www.diversalertnetwork.com and ask them. They will know how to proceed. If you would like to PM me I can offer some advise or support as I am in the same boat. There are great meds out there for asthma but if the asthma is uncontrollable then there is a very high risk of AGE due to a blocked air passages so its important you and yours understand all the risks.

Scooter Out

Thank you for youor info; I wasn't too pleased with the post above. I replied to his post. Hubby sees Dr. Monday - swimming/floating lessons are at work - in fact he floated for 11 min. He has what the swim instructor calls musclar legs therefore he's not able to float like myself. It's too bad you'll be in Belize before us - we'll be there Nov. 13 for 5 beautiful days. It's the padi course that tough - pressure, equalize, holy smokes - this is difficult but on the other hand most is common sense.

 

[scubabear2005]

Exercise induced asthma is a contraindication for diving. While a doctor may sign the release... your hubby may also end up dead on the bottom of the ocean. Most forms of controllable asthma are now OK'd for diving... EIA is not... because the reality is he can not stop and do a direct ascent to the surface from 100 FT (fast enough without risking injury) to go get his inhaler if he needs it... If I were a doctor... and I'm not (but I am an Instructor,) I wouldn't sign off on EIA patients... but if I did in rare cases - it would be with a stipulation that the inhaler be carried with the diver in a dry box and that the diver not dive any deeper than 40 feet. This would allow a pretty quick surfacing without risk of substantial injury and the inhaler could be quickly reached at the surface.

Ken

Thanks Ken - hubby will definitely carry medicine plus the dive boat (we're going private with this wonderful couple) her hubby has the same problem and he's now a master dive instructor. He's doing much better in swimming that a week ago. I appreciate your thoughts & concerns. If the Dr. doesn't sign off, he'll do the non dive program and I'll be certified hopefully.

 

[scubabear2005]

Hey scubabear, don't let a few comments salt your game. Just like in any community there's a few out there without any tact (I'm not trying to single anyone out). I think it is great that you're getting informed on the subject.

Another great internet source for your question is: www.pubmed.com . It's a search engine for studies performed in the research community. Note: these studies are for the reader to interpret.

Search for "exercise induce asthma" and "diving" in the same search title. Here are some:

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/...d&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=10524270&query_hl=4

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/...d&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=11908698&query_hl=2

So now you'll have an all-round knowledge on the subject: from the research community, the diving community, and your doctor (who will hopefully represent the medical community well).

Did he try the water wings?

I'm checking out your sites. He didn't have to wear water wings. He may be okay.

 

[chip104]

I'm checking out your sites. He didn't have to wear water wings. He may be okay.

......um, sorry, was just joking about the water wings...but it was good to hear he floated for 11 mins! Pretty good for someone who sinks!

 

[scubabear2005]

go to full booties... The fins might also be too tight. Have the dive shop help you pick out a comfy fin

After what appears to be ripped off by several bay area dive shops esp. on goggles, we found the last honest dive shop in Berkleey - The Original Steele's which has affordable prices, honest knowledge esp. on goggles. We were sold goggles from a San Bruno store from a guy who says these could be made into a prescription - took them to have lens inserted in them yesterday - the $85. goggles were a NO GO! So many sales people who don't listen when you discuss scuba - anyone experience this? We both tried on the BCD to get the feel - totally awesome - water would have been better.

Hubby can tread water - turned out his legs were musclar - which caused him to sink - instructor taught him how to float along with excellent swim lessons. Might have a grand ol' vacation after all.
Cioa,
scubabear

 

[scubabear2005]

Welcome to the board!
Be careful with asthma...get competant medical advice before diving!
The written test is easy.

Joe

Joe,

We're in modular two (padi) - although some of the questions are easy and common sense, some of it is physics- ouch! we're not physics majors - the bars throw me off! Certainly is a lot of info to learn - ouch!

 

[scubabear2005]

I'm checking out your sites. He didn't have to wear water wings. He may be okay.

These sites are truly helpful & again, thank you. Hubby is at the Allergist today hopefully with good news.

 

[Rogaine]

Just my 2 cents....

I have exercise induced asthma as well and have never had any problems diving (or exercising for that matter) when I use my inhaler (prescription) before i exercise. In all honesty I didn't usually use it before all dives as I have a fairly mild case of it, but have recently started to. My EIA really only kicks in when i run 5k races. All the doctor advised me to do is use my prescription inhaler before I exercise so i just keep a few lying around the house, and one in my Save-A-Dive kit. And yes, I sink like a rock also. Hope all turns out well at the doc.....