Divers Alert Network

Can I Go Scuba Diving with Asthma?

By Divers Alert Network posted May 1st, 2016

Every individual asthma case is different. The experts at Divers Alert Network explains the guidelines, precautions and dangers of diving with asthma.
Flying After Scuba Diving: How Long Should I Wait?

By Divers Alert Network posted Apr 7th, 2016

Flying after scuba diving? The experts at Divers Alert Network explain the risks for decompression sickness and the latest guidelines on flying after diving.
Ask DAN: What Should I Know Before I Dive with a Drysuit?

Scuba Diving Health

By Divers Alert Network posted Mar 3rd, 2016

The experts at Divers Alert Network explain what to consider before diving with a drysuit — including staying warm, skin irritation and urinating.
Ask DAN: How Is Anxiety Related to Scuba Diving Fitness?

By Divers Alert Network posted Sep 24th, 2015

The experts at Divers Alert Network explain how scuba diver anxiety — which can result in overwhelming fearfulness — can cloud decision-making underwater.
Ask DAN: Why Did I Get DCS?

By Divers Alert Network posted Aug 1st, 2015

The DAN team offers answers as to what causes DCS and why it can be considered “undeserved” or “unexplained.”…
Ask DAN: Are You Ready for Scuba Diving?

By Divers Alert Network posted Jun 1st, 2015

Over the 35 years that DAN has been helping divers, we have found that most accidents could have been avoided with better preparation and training.
Ask DAN: Is It Safe to Dive While Taking Cholesterol Medication?

By Divers Alert Network posted May 1st, 2015

Divers who take cholesterol medication should be aware of some important things.
Dive Training: Air Embolism

By Divers Alert Network posted May 8th, 2014

What causes an air embolism while scuba diving and how can it be avoided? Here's what you need to know about AGE, from the experts at DAN.

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