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Many people consider scuba diving their hobby, some like to explore marine life, and some are enthusiasts. While diving is generally a safe activity, it also has some risks. Fortunately, these risks are preventable if you follow basic rules and take proper precautions before and during scuba diving.

A list of precautions we are sharing below is mandatory for every diver, whether experienced or beginner, for scuba diving in Phuket or anywhere in the world to follow. So take a look at them:

Don't hold your breath

This is the most significant rule for scuba diving. Holding your breath underwater may result in severe injury, even death. It is said that a diver's lungs increase during ascent and shrink during descent. Therefore, it is not a problem as long as the diver breathes continuously, as extra air can escape. But if the diver holds their breath, the air can not be escaped as it expands, and eventually, it will cause damage to the lung. An injury that occurs due to over-pressurization is stated as pulmonary barotrauma.

In most cases, it can cause air bubbles to escape into the chest cavity and bloodstream, leading to a fatal arterial gas embolism. A little depth change of just a few feet is enough to be a reason for lung injuries. So, one should avoid holding breath.

Keep yourself physically fit

Being physically fit helps to swim without making an extra effort, and it also makes swimming easier. Here are some dos and don'ts given below:

• Don't take alcohol: Consuming alcohol before a dive entails several risks, including heat loss and impaired judgement, and it also affects attention, span, and reaction time, among others.
  
  
• Don't smoke: It's advisable to avoid smoking one day before you dive. For multiple dives on the same day, refrain from smoking between dives. Smoking before dives may result in decreased tissue oxygenation, causing problems functioning at peak levels.
  
  
• Workout: During diving, you put your body through intense pressure. Exercise keeps you physically fit, which helps to maintain circulation and carry oxygen.
  
  
• Get medically assessed: Some medical situations are not consistent with diving, so it is recommended to go through a medical examination to ensure your medical condition. You should avoid going underwater even if you have a mild cold and sinus infection.
  
  

Plan your dive and follow your plan

Planning your dive is another important precaution one should follow. Before diving, you and your trainer should decide on maximum depth and the bottom time. In addition, you both practice nonverbal communication, so it will be easy to understand the commands your grainer will give. And planning a dive is something that both a beginner and experienced must learn, lowering the risk.

Hence, these precautions are mandatory for experienced and non-experienced drivers before and during scuba diving in Phuket or elsewhere.

Final Thought

Paying attention to precaution helps one not only to be a good scuba diver but also to save you from any risk and trouble and also helpful to learn to dive easily. In case you want to learn scuba diving or experience snorkelling, you must speak to "Phuket Dive Center." They also offer scuba diving courses in Phuket at flexible prices at their diving center in Phuket.