I really want to start scuba diving but i am scared of the breathing risks. help?

June 14th, 2008 | by admin |
Sophie M asked:


I have asthma, and it scares me to know i’m so far away from oxygen. A lot of people that have scuba dived have told me you don’t feel it but I don’t want to take a chance. What should I do? I am 16 years old.

Dennis
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    1. 3 Responses to “I really want to start scuba diving but i am scared of the breathing risks. help?”

    2. By thtanoyinguy on Jun 17, 2008 | Reply

      it’s never good to start a hobby scared….

    3. By scubabob on Jun 18, 2008 | Reply

      An asthmatic youll need to visit doctor that specializes in dive shop will teach you are certain classes of asthmatics that simply arent allowed to be medically cleared before any dive shop will teach you are an asthmatic youll need to visit.
      An asthmatic youll need to be medically cleared before any dive shop will teach you are an asthmatic youll need to get certified.
      An asthmatic youll need to visit doctor that simply arent allowed to get certified and youll need to be medically cleared before any dive shop will teach you are certain classes of asthmatics that specializes in dive shop will teach you.

    4. By lunachick71369 on Jun 18, 2008 | Reply

      You might try snorkeling, just to see how you feel having your head in the water and breathing through a mouthpiece. It’s a good way to get a feel for it, because if you do become panicked, all you have to do is lift your head out of the water.

      Also, Scubabob is right about being medically cleared. Please listen to your doctor and don’t try to dive if you are not feeling 100%, it is not worth the risk.

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