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Phantom8R - 22 Jul 2004 18:04 GMT

Hello,

I'm quite new to diving and this list. I'm beginning a PADI open water class in
a few weeks. But I was recently in turks and caicos and tried to dive with an
instructor, but they told me I had to be certified by a dive doctor since I had
ear problems as a child and I sitll have problems with equalization in planes
and such.

So my question is, if I have problems with equalization, can that translate
into something dangerous underwater, and also, does anyone know of a dive
doctor in the NJ/NYC area whom I could go to in order to be "checked out"?

Thanks a bunch!
Rick

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mike gray - 22 Jul 2004 19:38 GMT

> Hello,
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> Thanks a bunch!
> Rick

If you have a problem equalizing in a plane, you may have real problems
in the water. Just a 6' descent in water is roughly equal to the
pressure change in a plane.

There are techniques that help, such as descending feet first and a
bunch of different methods (and drugs) to get yer eustachian tubes to open.

Any ear doc can figure out where the problem is and recommend ways
around it.

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TonyP - 22 Jul 2004 19:47 GMT

> So my question is, if I have problems with equalization, can that translate
> into something dangerous underwater, and also, does anyone know of a dive
> doctor in the NJ/NYC area whom I could go to in order to be "checked out"?

You can try DAN, Divers Alert Network. Here are some of the listings
that I got from doing a search on their site.

Local results for ear doctor near NY, NY
Arick Daniel - 150 Broadway, New York - (212) 608-0700
Ear Nose & Throat Assoc - 150 Broadway, New York - (212) 619-6421
Cheng Andrew T 110 Lafayette St, New York - (212) 925-3569

I would most definatly get checked out. Your hearing is much to precious
to lose. Explain to them your problem and make sure that they understand
diving.
Hope this helps...

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nobody - 22 Jul 2004 22:53 GMT

You can contact Dr. Jerry Huo in Flushing, NY. 718-670-0006. He's a
diver and a competent ENT. He's helped me clear up occasional ear
infections and congestion which would have otherwise kept me from diving.

Bart F.

PS. I think that most if not all certification agencies require a dive
medical clearance exam, so don't feel that you are being singled out.

> Hello,
>
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> Thanks a bunch!
> Rick

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Dillon Pyron - 23 Jul 2004 22:06 GMT

>You can contact Dr. Jerry Huo in Flushing, NY. 718-670-0006. He's a
>diver and a competent ENT. He's helped me clear up occasional ear
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>PS. I think that most if not all certification agencies require a dive
>medical clearance exam, so don't feel that you are being singled out.

All the ones I have experience with have a two phase process. Fill
out a simple form. If you say YES to any of the questions, you need a
Dr's sign off.

>> Hello,
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>> Thanks a bunch!
>> Rick

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