What should you do if you suspect decompression illness after a dive?

Seek qualified medical help right away.

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  1. Seek qualified medical help right away ✔
  2. Continue diving to clear it
  3. Ignore it if you feel fine

Why: Decompression illness is serious; get qualified medical evaluation and treatment promptly.

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References

Answer: Seek qualified medical help right away. Decompression illness is serious; get qualified medical evaluation and treatment promptly.

  1. Scouting America: Scuba Diving www.scouting.org/merit-badges/scuba-diving
    Show that you know first aid for injuries or illnesses that could occur while scuba diving
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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