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Hi Narced44,
Regarding your doctor--if s/he isn't knowledgeable in diving medicine, and you should feel free to inquire, then s/he's likely to be of limited help in this particular matter. Of course, either the doctor or yourself can submit questions to DAN at http://www.diversalertnetwork.org/medical/index.asp.
There isn't much known about the possible effects of stimulant drugs like pseudoephedrine on central nervous system (CNS) oxygen-toxicity (OXTOX) in divers, which seems to be your essential area of concern. You can read more about OXTOX at--->
OXTOX: If You Dive Nitrox You Should Know About OXTOX
http://www.diversalertnetwork.org/medical/articles/article.asp?articleid=35
Most of diving medicine's recommendations on this issue are based in theory. Here's is DAN's take, which is well reasoned and stated in plain language---->
Pseudoephedrine & Enriched-Air Diving?
http://www.diversalertnetwork.org/medical/articles/article.asp?articleid=51
Helpful?
This is educational only and does not constitute or imply a doctor-patient relationship. It is not medical advice to you or any other individual, and should not be construed as such.
Regards,
DocVikingo
Regarding your doctor--if s/he isn't knowledgeable in diving medicine, and you should feel free to inquire, then s/he's likely to be of limited help in this particular matter. Of course, either the doctor or yourself can submit questions to DAN at http://www.diversalertnetwork.org/medical/index.asp.
There isn't much known about the possible effects of stimulant drugs like pseudoephedrine on central nervous system (CNS) oxygen-toxicity (OXTOX) in divers, which seems to be your essential area of concern. You can read more about OXTOX at--->
OXTOX: If You Dive Nitrox You Should Know About OXTOX
http://www.diversalertnetwork.org/medical/articles/article.asp?articleid=35
Most of diving medicine's recommendations on this issue are based in theory. Here's is DAN's take, which is well reasoned and stated in plain language---->
Pseudoephedrine & Enriched-Air Diving?
http://www.diversalertnetwork.org/medical/articles/article.asp?articleid=51
Helpful?
This is educational only and does not constitute or imply a doctor-patient relationship. It is not medical advice to you or any other individual, and should not be construed as such.
Regards,
DocVikingo