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[The otolaryngologist's role in evaluating diving fitness].
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HNO [HNO] 2024 Nov; Vol. 72 (11), pp. 829-840. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Jul 01. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Scuba diving and other modes of device-supported diving are popular activities that can be especially demanding and hazardous for people with preexisting physical conditions. Due to the high ambient pressure, the temperature differences, and potential unpredictable events, which have manifold effects on the organism, diving carries a high risk of life-threatening disease. A special risk is present if the body does not readily equalize air pressure changes. Therefore, prior to diving, all divers should undergo detailed education regarding the physical principles of the sport as well as specific physical examination. Consultation of an otolaryngologist is of exceptional relevance because many otorhinolaryngologic diseases can lead to (usually temporary) unfitness to dive. The role of the modern otorhinolaryngologist trained in diving medicine is to correctly advise the patient and restore fitness for diving via conservative or invasive methods.<br /> (© 2024. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Medizin Verlag GmbH, ein Teil von Springer Nature.)
- Subjects :
- Humans
Decompression Sickness physiopathology
Decompression Sickness prevention & control
Germany
Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases diagnosis
Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases therapy
Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases physiopathology
Diving physiology
Diving adverse effects
Otolaryngologists
Physical Examination methods
Physical Fitness physiology
Physician's Role
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- German
- ISSN :
- 1433-0458
- Volume :
- 72
- Issue :
- 11
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- HNO
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 38951143
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00106-024-01496-x