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Deconstructing Decompression Sickness

One woman's firsthand account of DCS, with commentary from the DCS experts at the Divers Alert Network.

Ask an Instructor - February 2008

Your diving questions answered.

Mal de Mer No More

Seasickness is no way to begin a dive. Here's how to stop it before it starts.

Sweating the Small Stuff

Bill's disregard for Scuba 101 turned the perfect dive into a disaster.

Rescue's Rewards

A rescue class can save your life and make you a better diver in the process.

Diving After DCS

Was there really ever any doubt that I would dive again after suffering decompression sickness?! OK — honestly — yes, there were a few doubts and obstacles along the way.

Can I Dive With Asthma, Diabetes, Cancer, or Heart Disease, and after suffering DCS and Pneumothorax?

Bad news from your doctor doesn't have to mean the end of your diving career. Here's the current thinking on diving with asthma, diabetes, cancer, and heart disease, and after suffering DCS and pneumothorax.

What to Do When You Surface Down Current from The Dive Boat

Our best tips for what to do when strong current takes you far away from the dive boat and you are unable to easily swim back.

Finding Proper Trim

Balancing your ballast load is a crucial-but often overlooked-key to pinpoint buoyancy control.