Domande Frequenti di Medicina Subacquea

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As far as drug therapy is concerned, there are no particular incompatibilities of the active ingredient desloratadine (assess possible drowsiness after intake). Tranex is generally well tolerated and causes few side effects, but its anti-haemorrhagic action, especially on the platelet components of coagulation, could facilitate platelet aggregation on gas bubbles, so an increase in decompression risk cannot be ruled out and, if diving is to be undertaken, this must be kept within limits of absolute caution, significantly moderating depth and dwell times. For Atarax, on the other hand, the possible sedative side effects are worth mentioning. During a dive, these could undermine the diver’s safety.

As a first step, it will therefore be necessary to get a clear medical opinion from the allergy specialist about the clinical condition; if he wishes, he can forward us the official medical documentation regarding angioedema. It will then be important to evaluate the specialist’s response and the therapy taken with the diving and hyperbaric medicine expert.

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Medications and Fitness to Dive

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National Library of Medicine

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[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column el_class=”page-text”][vc_column_text]The overwhelming majority of diving equipment uses either silicone or neoprene rubber. Latex is most often used in what are known as dry suits. These exposure suits have water-tight seals at the neck and wrists. This where you would find the majority of latex, but this is not an entry-level issue. There are pieces of accessory equipment that are made of latex, but there are many alternatives that are made of other materials. You have a great deal of control with latex exposure with your own equipment. However, when you are diving from a resort, especially a dive boat, incidental encounters with latex are certainly possible. The severity of your allergic reactions needs to be considered as the best indicator of whether diving would be an appropriate pursuit. Please feel free to contact our medical division if you have any further questions. Also your local dive shops are a good resource for discussing specific equipment issues.

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