Diving is harmful to the lungs

28 February 2017, 20:12 | Health
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German scientists have refuted the idea that diving is harmful to the lungs. They surveyed 468 professional divers, serving in the German army. To take control of a group of 122 members of the teams submarines. The study involved only men.

As a measure of lung function used the forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1). The average light study participants state periodically checked for 5 years.

During this time, researchers found no difference in lung function of divers and submariners.

43% 33% divers and divers reported that smoke or smoked before. All kurilshikov lung condition has deteriorated much faster than those who did not smoke. The most rapid decline in FEV1 found in smoking divers whose lung function was higher than the average at baseline.

The researchers conclude that diving activities are not dangerous for men with normal lung function. "This news will please millions of diving enthusiasts all over the world" - say the authors of the study.

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