01/02/2026
Next time, when you go scubadiving, think about this:
❌7 things to avoid after diving❌
1️⃣ Flying
❗️ Flying causes a drop in pressure, which can increase the risk of DCS.
✅ Wait 12 hours after 1 dive.
✅ Wait 18 hours after multiple dives.
✅ After exceeding the decompression limit, wait 24 hours.
2️⃣ Alcohol
❗️ Drinking alcohol dehydrates the body. Dehydration increases the risk of DCS.
❗️ Alcohol hinders the excretion of nitrogen from the body.
✅ Before drinking alcohol, wait a few hours and drink water beforehand.
3️⃣ Taking a hot shower or bath
❗️ Does the body warm up, this increase the likelihood of bubble formation.
❗️ The tissue is warmed up before blood flow increases.
✅ Wait 30 minutes before showering.
4️⃣ Deep tissue massage
❗️ Increased blood flow = Bubble formation
❗️ Muscle soreness is a sign of DCS = unnecessary doctor visit and misdiagnosis
✅ Wait at least 12 hours after diving.
5️⃣ Freediving
❗️ Returning to depth and then surfacing again affects the desaturation of nitrogen.
✅ Wait 24 hours after diving.
6️⃣ Sports/heavy physical exertion
❗️ Physical exertion after diving can increase the formation of air bubbles in the body.
✅ Wait 4 - 6 hours after diving
7️⃣ Smoking
❗️ Increases the risk of DCS
❗️ Smoking constricts blood vessels and puts a strain on the lungs, thereby slowing down nitrogen removal.
✅ Do not smoke for 1-2 hours after diving.