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Asthma and Diving: What to Expect at Your Diving Medical
Asthma and Diving: What to Expect at Your Diving Medical. If you have asthma and want to scuba dive, you may be asked to have a medical assessment before you are cleared to dive. This can understandably sound a little daunting, particularly if you have had asthma since childhood, rarely use your inhaler, or feel that your asthma is very well controlled. So, what is the doctor actually looking for — and what can you expect when you attend an asthma diving assessment?
Oct 47 min read


Diving Medical Assessments: What ScotSAC Divers Need to Know
Blog post explaining the diving medical assessment process for ScotSAC divers, covering requirements, procedures, timing, and how to contribute to future health discussions
Jul 5, 20252 min read


Age is Just a Number: The Untold Story of Older Divers
There's no upper age limit for diving. What matters isn't the year on your birth certificate, but your physical fitness and health status.
Jan 9, 20253 min read


Unwrapping Diving Destinations: A Diver's Holiday Wishlist
Whether you're dreaming of tropical waters or ready to brave cooler temperatures, these diving destinations offer something for everyone.
Dec 16, 20242 min read


Dive into Adventure: How Health Concerns Don't Have to Sink Your SCUBA Dreams
Welcome, new university students! As you navigate the exciting maze of Welcome Week, you're probably wondering which sports clubs to join.
Sep 10, 20243 min read


From Trial Dive to Deep-Sea Pro: Navigating Your Dream Dive Career
Ever since that exhilarating try dive, you've been daydreaming about a career beneath the waves. Maybe a friend mentioned the lucrative worl
Sep 5, 20245 min read


Pressure Points: The Diver's Guide to Staying Afloat in Diving Medicine
Your go-to resource for diving safely in Scottish waters. We'll provide valuable information for both the general public and clinicians.
Aug 19, 20246 min read


Hidden Depths - Psychology research of divers
Insights into the research surrounding the psychology of divers from Clinical Pyschologist, Dr Laura Walton.
Apr 17, 20243 min read


Keep Calm and Carry on... Diving. Clinical Psychologist tips on keeping calm underwater.
Insight on Diving Psychology and Mental Health: Q&A with a clinical psychologist. Tips for keeping calm underwater.
Apr 10, 20243 min read
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