Scuba diving is prohibited for asthma sufferers in some countries but not others. Why? Should asthma sufferers risk ignoring this rule? Either scuba diving is dangerous to an asthma sufferer, or it is safe. Why this confusion?

Insurance Companies Make the Rules

Depending on which country you are in, you may scuba dive to your heart's content -- or not. The simple answer is that insurance companies make the rules. Countries with high insurance coverage are less likely to allow scuba diving for asthma sufferers as they will not be covered for the risk: the fact that most asthma sufferers are at no greater risk than any other person while scuba diving is not considered relevant. Insurance policies work on a hypothetical basis, not necessarily on facts. Stats from last year on scuba diving accidents show that only one of the 5,000 reported was attributed to having had an asthma attack in an underwater environment.

Insurance companies have taken advice from doctors. Doctors base their recommendations on the presumption that if one were to have an asthma attack while under water, he wouldn't know how to breathe. They state "The limiting factor for asthmatics is adequate ventilatory capacity underwater." This is a sweeping statement and is certainly not true for all asthma sufferers. It puts everyone who has asthma into the one category, not taking into account that where asthma is concerned, people's needs and abilities vary hugely.

Asthma is Unique to an Individual

It ignores asthma is unique to each individual, affecting people in different ways. Some people get asthma from being near perfume and are perfectly OK in cold water. Some are triggered by dust while being absolutely fine in dry air. It is impossible to generalize what is likely to cause an asthma attack as no two cases are the same.

The perceived problem is the cold air breathed in by the diver. Then there are individuals who are prone to strong emotions -- they may be in a high state of fear or excitement. These emotions are in the general public and can be controlled drug-free with guidance and practice. Asthma sufferers may look for successful alternative methods for controlling their asthma. Breathing methods have been brought into the mainstream in recent years: research done in Russia has brought relief to millions of people world wide: yoga has helped countless people live full lives again. It would be good to see more conventional medical practitioners become aware of these drug-free benefits. How much effort does it take to look up a website with an alternative solution about how to cure asthma the natural way?

US Auctions Australian Auctions Austrian Auctions Belgian Auctions Canadian Auctions French Auctions German Auctions Indian Auctions Irish Auctions Italian Auctions Dutch Auctions Polish Auctions Spanish Auctions Swiss Auctions UK Auctions

Best Match Time: ending soonest Time: newly listed Price: lowest first Price: highest first Price + Shipping: lowest first Price + Shipping: highest first

ARCTIC US Divers Cold Water SCUBA Gloves XS    US $15.00

Diving Diver Scuba Cree XM L T6 LED 18650 Flashlight    US $53.99

LADIES BCD Buoyancy Compensator L WT INTGRATED SCUBA    US $197.87

LADIES BCD Buoyancy Compensator XL WT INTGRATED WETSUIT    US $197.87

NEW Oceanic Vortex V16 Fins 2011 with SpringHeel Straps    US $189.99

NEW BCD Buoyancy Compensator XL WTINTERGRATED    US $197.99

NEW BCD Buoyancy Compensator LARGE WTINTERGRATED    US $197.99

NEW BCD Buoyancy Compensator MEDIUM WTINTERGRATED    US $197.99

Vintage Manta SCUBA BC    US $19.95

SCUBA Divers Regulator Cressi Apeks    US $175.00

United Cutlery Black Shark Hunter II Diver Diving Scuba Knife w Rubber Straps    US $12.00

NEW Oceanic Scuba Diving Regulator FDX10 DELTA 42 Brand New in box LOW PRICE    US $399.98

Suunto Cobra w Compass Air Intergrated Scuba Diving Computer NITROX    US $199.99

Body Glove Bali Diver 5mm nylon 2 fullsuit Scuba Dive Womens Size 5 6 NEW    US $34.99

Body Glove Bali Diver 5mm nylon 2 fullsuit Scuba Dive Womens Size 7 8 NEW    US $64.99

DEEP SEE single lens dive snorkel mask Neon Green Charcoal NO RESERVE    US $7.50

Womens Scuba Hollis FX 100 Drysuit    US $800.00

U S Divers Rigid SCUBA Snorkeling Fins Size 9 13 ML XL    US $18.00

NEW Oceanic DATA MASK HUD Scuba Diving Mask w transmitter HEADS UP DISPLAY    US $795.99

Favor Air SCUBA Computer    US $112.50

Sherwood SR1    US $347.00

Delphi Orca Dive Computer Regulators    US $200.00

Sport Diving Catalog    US $5.00

US DIvers Conshelf SE2 Scuba Regulator set    US $85.00

Introduction to Spearfishing DVD    US $22.00

2 BLUE SCUBA DIVER DIVE KNIVES NAVY SEAL TYPE    US $17.99

2 YELLOW SCUBA DIVER DIVE KNIVES NAVY SEAL TYPE    US $17.99

BLUE YELLOW SCUBA DIVER DIVE KNIVES NAVY SEAL TYPE    US $17.99

BLUE SCUBA DIVER DIVE KNIFE WITH SHEATH AND STRAPS    US $9.99

YELLOW SCUBA DIVER DIVE KNIFE WITH SHEATH AND STRAPS    US $9.99

View Page:   1  2  3  4

	U.S. Divers Explorer Snorkeling Bag Sale Price: $17.41
	U.S. Divers offers a variety of professional-quality travel bags--from handheld bags to duffels with shoulder straps--to enhance your snorkeling and diving adventures. Unlike most standard duffels, the Explorer is designed specifically to hold your snorkel gear, with adequate room for fins, a mask, and the snorkel itself...

	U.S. Divers Mariner Diving Gear Bag List Price: $27.99 Sale Price: $26.72 Used From: $22.09
	U.S. Divers offers a variety of professional-quality travel bags--from handheld bags to duffels with shoulder straps--to enhance your snorkeling and diving adventures. The Mariner bag, one of the most versatile in the collection, is distinguished by its heavy-duty PVC-coated mesh material that's ventilated to let air in and water out...

Around the Chicago area the certification costs are:

Pool and Class = $200 to $400 based on weeknight group class or private lessons.

Certification Dives = $200 (group) to $400 (private) plus tips, entrance fee, tank fills, food, etc.

Gear for Class = You'll need to buy a mask, fins, boots, and snorkle for the class. These can run $300 to $800 (or more) depending on what you want.

The weeknight pool & classroom group class takes 5 weeknights. There is also a Sat/Sun class that takes about 10 hours each day. Private lessons are based on your schedule with the instructor.

For the certification dives, it will be two days. We typically do it on a Saturday and Sunday.

Whether or not you need a wetsuit is completely a personal choice. I use my 3mm fullsuit (with full length arms and legs) in water temperature up to 85F. I will wear a shortie if the temperature is about 85F. If you wear too much of a wetsuit, you can always let water in to help cool off; however, there is no warming up while underwater if you have too little of a wetsuit.

Scuba Diving Great Barrier Reef Australia by Neil Parris

US Auctions Australian Auctions Austrian Auctions Belgian Auctions Canadian Auctions French Auctions German Auctions Indian Auctions Irish Auctions Italian Auctions Dutch Auctions Polish Auctions Spanish Auctions Swiss Auctions UK Auctions

Best Match Time: ending soonest Time: newly listed Price: lowest first Price: highest first Price + Shipping: lowest first Price + Shipping: highest first

SCUBA DIVING PRE OWNED 3500 PSI 240 BAR DACOR SUBMERSIBLE PRESSURE GAUGE    US $24.99

Aeris Europa Purge Mask for Scuba Diving Snorkeling    US $22.00

Bailey Wetsuit SCUBA Diving Jacket Mens Small nylon two sides    US $25.00

DIVE BONAIRE EMBROIDERED PATCH SCUBA DIVING FLAG LOGO    US $4.99

old sea hunt style skin scuba diving book    US $5.00

Dacor Enduro BC Scuba Diving Vest No Reserve Free Shipping    US $90.00

Dacor Scuba Diving Vest Buoyancy Compensator Medium Model 6567 00    US $60.00

Diving Diver Scuba Cree XM L T6 LED 18650 Flashlight    US $53.99

Tek Dacor Wetsuit    US $75.00

WOMENS SIZE EXTRA SMALL OR YOUTH EXTRA LARGE CRESSI 3mm NEOPRENE WET SUIT HOOD    US $4.99

2 PIECE FARMER JOHN 3M WETSUIT MEDIUM SCUBAGOLD 9600    US $142.02

2 PC FARMER JOHN 7M WET SUIT 2XL GOLD DREDGING 97    US $165.24

2 PC TRUE FARMER JOHN 3M WETSUIT 2XL GOLD DREDGE 96    US $148.62

2 PIECE MENS FARMER JOHN 7M WETSUIT LARGE SCUBA SUR 890    US $165.12

2 PIECE FARMER JOHN 7M WETSUIT XL SCUBA SURFDIVE 9700    US $164.15

1 MM FULL WETSUIT SCUBA GEAR 6XL UNISEX 9011    US $66.24

1 MM LARGE FULL WETSUIT SCUBASURFUNISEX 9011    US $50.72

2 PC TRUE FARMER JOHN 3M WETSUIT X LARGEGOLD DREDGE 96    US $148.62

2 PIECE FARMER JOHN 3M WETSUIT LARGE SCUBAGOLD 9600    US $142.02

2 PC TRUE FARMER JOHN 3M WETSUIT LARGE GOLD DREDGE 96    US $148.62

Aqua lung Conshelf 20 Pro Sub scuba equipment w Vest Fins Dive Suit    US $125.00

MARES MR22T ABYSS Scuba Diving Regulator NEVER USED BRAND NEW 2011 MODEL    US $289.99

United Cutlery Black Shark Hunter II Diver Diving Scuba Knife w Rubber Straps    US $12.00

NEW Oceanic Scuba Diving Regulator FDX10 DELTA 42 Brand New in box LOW PRICE    US $399.98

Suunto Cobra w Compass Air Intergrated Scuba Diving Computer NITROX    US $199.99

YOUR NAME on a SCUBA world champion poster neat gift PERSONALIZED BIG    US $9.99

Poseidon LP hose 294x Jetstream 0din 210cm NO RESERVE    US $55.00

Womens Scuba Hollis FX 100 Drysuit    US $800.00

Ocean Master Beta Alloy Titanium Scuba Knife    US $60.00

Diving Concepts Z tech Scuba Diving Drysuit Womens Medium    US $301.01

View Page:   1  2  3  4

	Tilos EXCEL Frameless Mask, great for Scuba Diving & Snorkeling Sale Price: $44.99
	Features of this great mask include: Frameless design - Low volume design for better visablility and easier clearing - Soft nose for easy equalizing - 1-window style for a large view - Soft hypo-allergic silicone skirt and adjustable strap for a positive seal and long life - Tempered glass lenses - All black in color - Model #M150 AUTHORIZED DEALER, FULL MANUFACTURER´S WARRANTY!!!

	Scuba Diving Log Book - Red Cordura Diver Down Flag Three-Ring Binder List Price: $29.95 Sale Price: $21.95
	Brand new full-size scuba diving log book from Innovative Scuba.

	Scuba Diving Mask FOG WIPER List Price: $6.99 Sale Price: $6.99
	MASK NOT INCLUDED! This fog wiper is a manual device that allows the user to slide a wiper/magnet on the outside of the lens, causing an inside wiper/magnet to move in unison and wipe off fog. SIMPLE! This product works even with prescription lens masks...

get the:
Oceanic 6.5mm Neo Classic Heavy Duty Zipper Boots
Oceanic 6.5mm Neo Classic Heavy Duty Zipper BootsCustomer reviews

* FREE shell collectors mesh bag
* Virtually impenetrable molded sole with non-slip tread
* SUPERIOR ARCH SUPPORT
* Fin stop on the heel cap keeps your fin strap in place
* Stress reducing heel air bubble
* Toe and Heel cap for exceptional wear protection
* Reinforced pull tab above the heel makes the boot easier to don and eliminates stress on neoprene
* Velcro zipper flap ensures that the zipper will stay closed securely during the dive
* COLOR: Black
* SIZES:4 through 14
* FULL MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY

UPGRADES:
Mens 14 Add $9.00

At:

http://www.scuba.com/scuba-gear-13/Boots-Cold-Water.html

US Auctions Australian Auctions Austrian Auctions Belgian Auctions Canadian Auctions French Auctions German Auctions Indian Auctions Irish Auctions Italian Auctions Dutch Auctions Polish Auctions Spanish Auctions Swiss Auctions UK Auctions

Best Match Time: ending soonest Time: newly listed Price: lowest first Price: highest first Price + Shipping: lowest first Price + Shipping: highest first

SCUBA DIVING PRE OWNED 3500 PSI 240 BAR DACOR SUBMERSIBLE PRESSURE GAUGE    US $24.99

Aeris Europa Purge Mask for Scuba Diving Snorkeling    US $22.00

Bailey Wetsuit SCUBA Diving Jacket Mens Small nylon two sides    US $25.00

DIVE BONAIRE EMBROIDERED PATCH SCUBA DIVING FLAG LOGO    US $4.99

SPEAR FISHING SCUBA MESH GAME COLLECTORS BAG WITH D RING AND DIVE FLAG ID CARD    US $5.74

old sea hunt style skin scuba diving book    US $5.00

Dacor Enduro BC Scuba Diving Vest No Reserve Free Shipping    US $90.00

AQUA LUNG 7 VINTAGE DIVE KNIFE w SHEATH    US $65.00

Dacor Scuba Diving Vest Buoyancy Compensator Medium Model 6567 00    US $60.00

3 Pack of Dive Lights    US $60.00

HENDERSON Dive Wear 3mm Farmer John Large    US $29.99

Diving Diver Scuba Cree XM L T6 LED 18650 Flashlight    US $53.99

Dive Rite crossover for manifold    US $20.50

Tek Dacor Wetsuit    US $75.00

Aqualung Legend LX Regulator    US $425.00

Dive Rite 7 1 4 bands for doubles    US $43.00

NICE MENS SEA DOO Bombardier SLEEVELESS SHORTY SURFING DIVE WETSUIT SZ LARGE    US $9.99

WOMENS SIZE EXTRA SMALL OR YOUTH EXTRA LARGE CRESSI 3mm NEOPRENE WET SUIT HOOD    US $4.99

2 PIECE FARMER JOHN 3M WETSUIT MEDIUM SCUBAGOLD 9600    US $142.02

2 PC FARMER JOHN 7M WET SUIT 2XL GOLD DREDGING 97    US $165.24

2 PC TRUE FARMER JOHN 3M WETSUIT 2XL GOLD DREDGE 96    US $148.62

2 PIECE MENS FARMER JOHN 7M WETSUIT LARGE SCUBA SUR 890    US $165.12

2 PIECE FARMER JOHN 7M WETSUIT XL SCUBA SURFDIVE 9700    US $164.15

1 MM FULL WETSUIT SCUBA GEAR 6XL UNISEX 9011    US $66.24

1 MM LARGE FULL WETSUIT SCUBASURFUNISEX 9011    US $50.72

2 PC MENS FARMER JOHN 7M WETSUIT LARGE GOLD DREDGE 89    US $165.12

2 PC TRUE FARMER JOHN 3M WETSUIT X LARGEGOLD DREDGE 96    US $148.62

2 PIECE FARMER JOHN 3M WETSUIT LARGE SCUBAGOLD 9600    US $142.02

MADE IN ST LUCIA WETSUIT DIVE BOOTS VELCRO CLOSE HARD SOLE LARGE    US $15.00

Hotline 6 5 mens S T wetsuit with hood cold water surfing swimming or diving    US $199.00

View Page:   1  2  3  4

	Scuba diving beach dive sport game mesh bag Sale Price: $24.99
	Key Features Great Equipments Storage Space Saving Mesh Backpack Design to Drain Water Ideal Carrying Bag   Dimensions Fully Extended: 32" x 16"

	Casio Men's MRW200H-1BV Sport Analog Dive Watch List Price: $24.95 Sale Price: $16.00 Used From: $28.99
	If you're searching for great value in a classic diver-look watch, look no further than the MRW200 from Casio. Its 44.6mm face and large indexes provide at-a-glance information. Couple this with a bi-directional rotating bezel and 100 meter water resistance and you've got a timepiece that's easy-to-read, simple-to-use and durable...

	Casio Men's AMW320R-1EV Marine Ana-Digi Dive Watch List Price: $99.95 Sale Price: $44.95
	Stylish enough for the boardroom but rugged enough for the wakeboard, the Casio Marine stainless steel analog-digital watch for men (model AMW320R-1EV) combines the timeless look of an analog watch with the functionality of a digital watch...

	Big Blue AL 1X5 Led Diving Light with Gloves List Price: $119.95 Sale Price: $69.25
	A powerful output in a 40 Deg beam, it cuts the murkey water like a razor. Packaged with a Goodman style glove.

	U.S. Divers Mariner Diving Gear Bag List Price: $27.99 Sale Price: $26.72 Used From: $22.09
	U.S. Divers offers a variety of professional-quality travel bags--from handheld bags to duffels with shoulder straps--to enhance your snorkeling and diving adventures. The Mariner bag, one of the most versatile in the collection, is distinguished by its heavy-duty PVC-coated mesh material that's ventilated to let air in and water out...

	U.S. Divers Titanium 5-Inch Diving Knife List Price: $120.00 Sale Price: $99.99
	A handy accessory for underwater emergencies, this U.S. Divers 5-inch diving knife handles any cutting task with ease. The knife sports a 5-inch titanium blade with a one-piece tang that's sturdy and sleek...

	Mares Puck Wrist Dive Computer List Price: $289.99 Sale Price: $198.95
	The new Puck series computer from Mares is perfect for those in need of pure ease. A full function RGBM dive computer with larger digits for easy reading and backlight on demand. The Mares Puck Dive Computer has a single button with easy access to smoothly scroll through the menu options...