Can I scuba dive after a collapsed lung?

Question

I suffered a spontaneous primary pneumothorax(collapsed lung) in 2005, I went through the surgeries etc. Am I able to scuba dive? or would the pressure etc. be detrimental?

Thank-you!

Answer 1

You could, but it's best that you check with a doctor for a check up and ask them.  3 Years it should be perfectly fine unless you have had recurring problems.

Answer 2

Not a good idea according to the Diver's Alert Network. Read the bottom of this article on it:

http://www.diversalertnetwork.org/medica...