Whether you are new to scuba diving or are an expert; you will find that there is much for you to learn about decompression sickness. However, if you are new; chances are, you will have more questions that you need to be answered. While decompression sickness is complex; it can be explained fairly simply. First and foremost, decompression sickness is what occurs when your lungs don’t have enough time to adjust from the under-water pressure to the surface pressure of air.
When you don’t give yourself enough time to surface for air, it is very possible for you to collapse your lungs; resulting in decompression sickness which can be and is a very real danger whenever you are taking your vacation or hobby of scuba diving to the next level of deeper depths. However, with a little know-how and a few extra pieces of equipment, it is possible for you to relieve any worry that you may have about decompression sickness.
Remember, while decompression sickness may not sound like something huge; it can and will kill you if you do not take the time to properly prepare for the pressure changes from underwater to the surface world. If you are unable to find all of the information on preventing decompression sickness online, you can always ask your scuba diving or snorkeling teacher to aid you in learning more about how to prevent decompression sickness before your next dive.