Asthma and recreational SCUBA diving: a systematic review.

Abstract: Asthma has traditionally been a contraindication to recreational self-contained underwater breathing apparatus (SCUBA) diving, although large numbers of patients with asthma partake in diving. The purpose of this paper is to review all the research relevant...

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[Does a high inspired oxygen concentration consistently play a key role in developing combustion in the airway during fiberoptic bronchoscopy guided laser treatment?–A case of firing in the airway under total intravenous anesthesia].

Abstract: We experienced combustion of a fiberoptic bronchoscope and an endotracheal tube, as well as tracheo-bronchial burn during a diode laser treatment in a hypoxemic patient requiring continuous oxygen administration. Total intravenous anesthesia and a high...

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