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Danger Decompression Sickness Case Safe Dive Occur Driving

Front What is a danger to consider regarding decompression sickness?
Back In this case, even after a "safe dive", this can occur from driving up a mountain or flying in an unpressurized plane. The risk of this diminishes after 24 to 48 hours.

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