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    CAN I DIVE WITH MY MEDICAL CONDITION?

    Nov 08, 2017 4 minutes


    Q: My wife and I love to travel to exotic destinations, and my previous doctor used to give me antibiotics in case I got sick in a remote location. I have a new primary care physician who is hesitant to do this. What does DAN recommend?

    For some time now, prescribing guidelines regarding antibiotic use for various conditions have favoured a much more conservative approach due to increasing antibiotic resistance. Many illnesses are viral in nature, and antibiotics are of no benefit in these cases. If you fall ill while travelling, a local physician is your best resource; he or she will be aware of the common pathogens that cause problems in the

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