Salt water aspiration syndrome
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Salt water aspiration syndrome
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Salt water aspiration syndrome is a rare diving disorder suffered by scuba divers who inhale a mist of seawater, usually from a faulty demand valve, causing irritation of the lungs. It is not the same thing as aspiration of salt water as a bulk liquid, i.e. drowning. It can usually be treated by rest for several hours. If severe, medical assessment is required. First described by Carl Edmonds.
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Rare diving disorder caused by inhaling a mist of seawater
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salt_water_aspiration_syndrome
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2024-01-23T15:29:59Z
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