Is it ok for me to SCUBA dive while I'm having flu?
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Nope, the reason being that you wont be able to equalize your ears as you descend, due to the fact that your sinus's are blocked. This happened to me, I couldnt get past about 5mts down, and had to abandon the dive. Wait till you are over the flu, then go for it
824333
It sounds like an upper respiratory infection to me, not the flu.  If you ever had the flu, you'd be too weak to write this much on the computer, trust me.  Of course you want to up your fluids with water and juices.  Lay off of the carbonated drinks because they will irritate your bladder and just cause more dehydration.  Hot tea or broth (chicken) will soothe the sore throat; gargelling with warm salt water (1tsp. per cup) for a few minutes will also comfort the throat; take 2-3 aspirin with food (crackers) it will reduce the inflammation/pain and fever.  As for the cough, you can take cough meds if you have them, or honey will help too.  If you're running your heater in your home, it will dry out your bronchi and cause a dry cough.   If you have a vaporizer use it, if not, just put out a pan of water close to your bed to keep the air moist (you can take a good hot shower and that will help also).  Keep warm, get alot of rest and I'm sure you'll be feeling better in the am.  If you're having yellow/green mucous coming up, definitely see a doc.  If not, it will pass in a few days.  Godloveya.
305754
not if you have a cold.
252119
That would depend on if you got over that cough you had. Sounds like fun, I'm going to the beach and get a tan.
523046
Here are the precautions for asmathatic divers:\n\n1). Exercise or cold induced asthmatics should not dive.(BS-AC adds 'emotional attacks') \n\n2). Asthmatics requiring 'rescue or reliever' medication should not dive. Asthmatics on chronic maintenance bronchodilation ('controller') and inhaled steroids are thought to be able to dive. Recommendations vary, however, and the BS-AC recommends that asthmatics should not dive if he/she has needed a therapeutic bronchodilator in the last 48 hours or has had any other chest symptoms.They feel that  the asthmatic should not need more than occasional bronchodilators, i.e. daily usage would be a disqualifying factor, but inhaled steroids/cromoglycate/nedocromil are permissible. \n\n3). Mild to moderate asthmatics with normal screening spirometry can be considered candidates for diving. (FEV1/FVC ratio above 85% of predicted) \n\n4). If an asthmatic has an attack, screening spirometry should be done and the individual should not dive until his airway function returns to normal. \n\nSo, the answer to your question is.....maybe.  I believe the number of problems is like 1 in 250,000.
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Oh beach so sorry. I just was out of work for over a week for just that! It then turned into pneumonia so be careful! Stay hydrated....my doc said to drink tons of blue gatorade. It puts electrolytes back into your system that water can't. Did they give you the flu pills? or did you get the shot instead? I swear the aches and pains went away within about 12 hours of getting the shot. So if you haven't seen a doctor yet......I would!! Antibiotics won't do a thing.....but this shot just absolutely did wonders. (I always opt for the shot vs. the pills cause I want fast relief!) Just keep alternating tylenol with advil for your fever so that you don't get the upset stomach on top of everything else you have. Also.....for the cough, try Mucinex,DM. (amazing stuff...it's a time release pill). I so hope you feel better soon.......in the meantime....let me send you the link to my blog about flu.....at the very least it will give you something to laugh about! lol\n\nSee ya!
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Influenza, or ‘flu’, is a highly contagious acute viral infection that affects people of all ages. It typically starts suddenly with fever, chills, headache, aching muscles, general prostration and a cough or other respiratory symptoms. Most people recover without complications in 1-2 weeks\n\nMany of the symptoms of flu are similar to those of the common cold (see Common cold), and many people incorrectly refer to a heavy cold as ‘flu’. Viruses cause them both, but flu affects the lungs much more that a cold does. Also flu doesn’t usually give you the same congested ‘heavy headed’ feeling that a cold does.\n\nThe majority of fit, healthy people can treat the symptoms of flu at home using remedies commonly available from pharmacies.  Antibiotics are not prescribed for flu as they have no effect on viruses. They may rarely be necessary to control complications, especially serious chest infections or pneumonia.\n\nIt is usually advised that otherwise healthy people should stay at home and in bed for as long as the acute symptoms persist, this is usually for two or three days after the symptoms peak. It is important to drink plenty of fluids and to treat the symptoms as necessary. See the encyclopaedia entries on colds, sore throats and coughs for symptom relief. \n\nThere is more information on the NHS direct website about Flu and the Common cold, just perform a search
703065
be careful man you can get very sick doing that
802618
you may be sick, however a high tem doesnt neccessarily mean that you are sick.  i would down some vitamin c and echinacea to ward off that stuff
708749
Of course you have the flu.  It does say have a jab for the flu, it doesn't say have a jab against the flu,  now does it?\n\nStay at home and drink Whisky, lemon juice, sugar and hot water. Drink whilst very hot. After a while you don't care either way, but you will feel better in the morning.\n\nYou will be wedding fit by the 16th.  Have a lovely time.
743840
Yes you should take the pills.  Would you ignore a gynecologist who told you to take antibiotics? then why would you ignore you dentist?\n\nYou may not be sick right now, but if you they showed you what's swimming in your mouth, that's a good indication of elevated bacterial levels.   You could end up with horrible gum disease and worse from this bacteria.  And it can pass in your saliva, which is why they are worried about your husband.
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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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Yes i think there will be. As to how bad it will be - no-one really knows, but it is always best to prepare. To prepare, you should stay upto date with any flu shots, because it gives your body a dry run if you will. Also having a few extra tin goods wouldnt hurt, so you dont have to leave the house so often. But apart from that, there is not much you can do, but follow any extra instruction given to you by the authorities
483340
When I first get the flu, I get really tired and my body aches. Start drinking lots of fluid/natural juice right now! You will thank yourself later!
933226
Don't take too much. Not good for you. Your immune system will depend on it and it can cause you to get sick once you are off it.
919701
The Health Department may ask to come and test everyone at your work anyway, but don't worry about it unless you start feeling unwell.\n\nhttp://www.angelic1healing.com
673850
No and you shouldn't feel sick during it. You will be given a mild sedative.