Can I dive with….?
The following list has been compiled by DDRC Healthcare’s Diving Physicians in response to various medical concerns and questions most commonly raised by divers.
New content will be added as new questions arise, so please do check back.
You may also be interested in some of the Diving Research studies that our Research Team have completed and published.
If you cannot find an answer to your query after reviewing the information provided below you may wish to book a telephone consultation with one of our dive doctors. Please find more information here.

Conditions
- Can I dive with DEPRESSION?
- Can I dive with a PFO?
- Can I dive with CANCER?
- Can I dive after ALCOHOL?
- Can I Dive following DECOMPRESSION ILLNESS (DCI)?
- Can I dive whilst taking MEDICATION?
- Can I dive with HEART PROBLEMS?
- Can I dive after a STROKE?
- Can I dive with a COLD/FLU?
- Can I dive with a TUMMY BUG
- Can I dive with HIGH CHOLESTEROL?
- Can I dive if OVERWEIGHT?
- Can I dive with ASTHMA?
- Can I dive with MIGRAINES?
- Can I dive with DIABETES?
- Can I dive with EPILEPSY?
- Can I dive with HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE?
- Can I dive with SMOKING?