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Are there recommended restrictions for a 50+ diver with mild emphysema/COPD to continue diving? Restrictions like depth? time? frequency? I quit smoking two years ago.
Yes, there are recommendations. You are placing yourself in great danger from lung overexpansion injury, and increased risk of DCI. If you have a long history of these conditions, there is likely to be damage and scar tissue in your lungs. Only you and your physician can decide, but I would think that it's too great of a risk. You could be placing your dive buddy at risk as well.
Last edited by otterdive; March 14th, 2010 at 07:02 PM.
Reason: I though my question sounded rude.
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