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What are the risks of diving with Sickle Cell Disease?

While risk is slim, a person with Sickle Cell Disease that chooses to dive could inhale a mixture of gas that may start the sickling process due to physical effort in cold water or from the bubbles experienced during the decompression phase.

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  • Dive Medicine
  • Health Hazards
Keywords: scuba diving faqs, dive medicine, health hazards, blood disorders, sickle cell disease Author:
JGD
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