Medical & Safety

The rules of diving exist because someone learned them the hard way. Here's the medicine behind the ones that matter most: equalising, ascent rates, narcosis, flying afterwards. Nothing here replaces a dive medical, but it will make the conversation with your doctor a better one.

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August 25, 2026
6 min read

Equalising Your Ears When Scuba Diving: Techniques and Warning Signs

Ear problems are the leading cause of diving injuries, but nearly all are preventable. Here's how to equalise properly, which techniques to try, and when pain means it's time to end the dive.