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Hadland Keith writes:
> 
>  Is it possible that the gas loadings in my lungs could get to the state
> where my decompression is being slowed because the rate of release is
> dropping (ie. the ppN2 in my lungs is close to the ppN2 in my blood)? Should
> I make a conscious effort to breathe deeper and more often during my stops
> to offset this, and would it make my stops any safer if I did?

I wouldn't worry about your lungs: off the top of my head, I'd say
you'd have to breathe pretty slowly indeed to make a difference.

However, exercise at decompression stops may make a big difference,
especially in cold water.  Check out _Physiology and Medicine of
Diving_ for more info.

Cheers,

David Story                        NAUI AI Z9588, PADI DM 43922, EMT
story@be*.wp*.sg*.co*	   Take only pictures, leave only bubbles.

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