Best way to avoid sqeeze during scuba diving.?
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To avoid squeeze, equalized early and often.  Even before you go under water.  In the begining, you may have to equalize every 2 feet.  Remember that the change in pressure from 0 to 30' is 100%.  That's a lot, so the first 30' you will equalize the most.\n\nIf you feel pressure, that's usually too late for a lot of people.  If you are at that point, you will need to ascend 2-5 ft, and equalize.
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Make a solution of white vinegar and alcohol (equal parts).  Put a couple of drops in each ear when you get out of the pool.  It kills any bacteria and dries the water.
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don't dive with scuba without training - it could possibly kill you - it is not pure oxygen. The air mixture of the normal surface air becomes deadly if you go too deep, and lots of other problems can happen also, like it you come up too fast from very deep, your body could literally explode. once you are trained, you will learn to deal with the ear thing very easily\nthe first answer is from a schmuck that heard about scuba but never learned it
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For swimming underwater, you need to condition yourself small steps at a time. First just dunk your head underwater with a stopwatch, see how long you last, then try going longer, at least like 2 seconds, each try, after a while your lungs will get used to it. I did that and after a while I could hold my breath for 2 minutes and 10 seconds underwater, it's not much but it's a lot better than the 45 seconds I could before. For singing, it works differently, although you could reinforce your breath holding by using the technique above. What works for me though, is taking small breaths, like 1/2 seconds breath every once in a while. I learned to do so by watching rappers, they do it from time to time to be able to keep on going. Good luck with that.
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You being a new diver I would recommend zero alcohol consumption if you are going to scuba dive. Either drink or dive, one or the other, but not both. ( I'm not condoning drinking one way or the other for you, just answering your question about drinking and diving).  Actually, the biggest health problem from alcohol, except for the obvious, while scuba diving is dehydration.\nI'm sure you have experienced, after a night of drinking, you wake up the next day being very thirsty.  All you want to do is drink water or some other non-alcohol drink to quench that thirst. \nSo, dehydration is a big health danger while diving, because the air you breath from your tank is compressed and very, very dry!!! This compressed dry air sucks the moisture from your body very rapidly while diving, which dehydrates you even more.  Have you ever experience a dry parched feeling throat after diving?  That is the air from your scuba tank taking the moisture from your body. I'm sure your scuba instructor told you to drink lots of water before and after diving.  That's why!!!\nSo, in my professional opinion, please do not drink if you are scuba diving, because you are so new to diving. Just don't want you to hurt yourself.\nIf you aren't going to take my advice about zero alcohol, then no more then two drinks, and then drink plenty of water. No sport drinks or Gatorade, bad for you if you're scuba diving, just water. Hope you have a great time on your vacation.....Be Safe!!!
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pull down with your upper lip and lower jaw.  Get the aperture (hole) smaller to really focus the air into the very center of the edge of the mouthplate.  Do NOT just blow harder as this will cause the aperture to blow open more and cause lost air and poor tone.  Most of all, relax more to play louder and don't stress it.  Your sound will carry if it is clear.
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Free divers practice by doing a dead mans float in a pool during regular practices every week. Basically they just go limp and face down in the water. It's best to do this with a partner in case there is a problem.\n\nYou should also completely exhale and inhale a few times before going under. Again, swim with a partner in case there are complications.
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chlorine would be the number one suspect\n\nnumber 2, you might want to close your eyes when you dive in, change of pressures\n\nnumber 3 dont dive face first
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Underwater cave diving
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Don't swallow air while eating.
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Use a stethoscope to listen to the lungs. Place the device posterior (on the back side) to cancel out any noise coming from the heart beat.
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Be sure you are taking in as much air as you are expelling. Breathe in through the nose and out through the mouth. Try not to suck air in through your mouth. Tell yourself "Inhale, Exhale".
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Use a nasal decongestant before taking off.  Then chew gum.
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Keep your mouth closed.
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If the jumping up and down trick doesn't work, put in a little isopropyl alcohol, the drier alcohol the better.  I keep a bottle of 99 per cent around the house.  80 per cent will work if that is all you have.  Absorb the excess with a q tip.  If water stays in over time you can get a nasty infection known as "swimmers ear."
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The number one thing.\n\nGo where you can stand about waist deep.  Get used to putting your head/face under water while you are totally safe. As you get used to it hold your head under for like 30 seconds at a time.\n\nWater is dangerous.  It is scary.  Try to get comfortable being in shallow water first.
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I have been diving for 30 yrs. and used all kinds of things. True, you can use spit but it really doesn't seem to be as effective as defog that is sold in dive shops and some sporting goods stores. Baby shampoo works well too. My favorite is liquid dish soap! I know, it doesn't sound like a good idea but hear me out.\n\nWet your goggles and place one drop for goggles. Masks may need more. Spread the liquid evenly. RINSE WELL (I give my mask a few shakes in the water) to avoid stinging later on. Do not use your fingers to rinse because you will remove the film. Your fingers have oils that will cause your goggles to fog too.\n\nThe reason I like dish soap because it is cheap and readily available. Most are biodegradable.\n\nWhy it works...after washing, dish soap leaves a 'sheeting film' that prevents dishes from leaving water spots on dishes. It is gone after it evaporates. When you wear a mask or in this case goggles it traps moisture inside so it doesn't evaporate.\n\nYou may have to reapply if you remove your goggles for too long or often. Remember to rinse it well. I have used this for hundreds of diving customers with no allergic reaction but if you do get irritation, discontinue.\n\nHope this helps!