Hazards of scuba diving!

May 6, 2011 - PRLog -- Vancouver, BC: Scuba diving is full of fun and adventure as it takes a person to a completely different world. But at the same time, it can be dangerous also. For a safe entry into the underwater world, one needs to take proper training so that he or she can handle any of the tough situations. For a safe and happy diving journey, one needs to take necessary precautions.

There are chances of scuba divers facing health risks when they go underwater or make use of high pressure breathing gases.  Some of the common problems, which a person might encounter while scuba diving have been listed below:

Injurious because of change in air pressure
Change in air pressure can cause a number of injurious in divers. Such an injury is called barotrauma and is extremely painful.  Harmful effects of such an injury include broken eardrum or it can also cause damage to the sinuses.  

Oxygen toxicity
Oxygen toxicity is another common danger that one might face while diving. It mainly occurs when oxygen in the body goes beyond a safe "partial pressure”. This situation is harmful for the central nervous system and can even cause an attack.

Dangers because of improper equipment handing
Divers might face problematic situation because of improper handling of equipment. If the equipment is not handled properly, it can be very dangerous.

These are some of the major risks associated with scuba diving. To avoid all these situations, proper diving training is very much important. Getting yourself enrolled at a diving school can be of great help in this regard.

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