Divers can ot fly on an airplane for 24 hours after a scuba dive.

To scuba dive safely, you must not be extremely overweight or out of condition. Diving can be strenuous under certain conditions. Your respiratory and circulatory systems must be in good health. All body air spaces must be normal and healthy. A person with heart trouble, a current cold or congestion, epilepsy, asthma, a severe medical problem, or who is under the influence of alcohol or drugs, should not dive. If taking medication, consult your doctor before participating in this program. Pregnant women should not be participating in scuba diving. A person should not fly for a minimum of eighteen hours after scuba diving.