Travelling Diver’s Medications

A minor ear or sinus infection can ruin a good diving holiday, especially in a remote area or on a live a board boat. Remember the scout motto “Be Prepared”; it can save you holiday from being a disaster. Many divers travelling to a live a board assume that they do not require anti malarial medication because they will be spending most of their time on the boat at sea that mosquitoes do not exist. However it only takes one mozzie to pack there bags and join the party at the airport and on a boat and it only takes one bite as there is always a chance of aircraft or boats being delayed, forcing that extra time at risk on the land.

The correct medication should be taken where necessary and most divers carry decongestants, drops for ears, antihistamine cream, sunburn lotion, lip-salve, anti-diarrhoea medicine, rehydration salts, antibiotics, seasickness remedies, and insect repellents.

There are now special straps for masks that have ear covers to keep them dry.

Note: Most decongestants and seasickness remedies can make you drowsy and should not be taken before diving activity.