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Al Filart wrote:
> 
> A friend of mine who does commercial diving suggested that I take
> aspirin before engaging in deco-diving.
> 
> Does taking aspirin really help in decompression?
> if it does, why? Does using pure O2 as decompression gas carry any
> problem?
> What is the suggested dose before a dive?
> 
> Thanks in advance
> 
> 
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> 
> Al Filart
> 09685812@ma*.dl*.ed*.ph*

 Al, asprin can break down coagulants in the blood for up to two weeks. 
These coagulants are believed to adhere to bubbles thus increasing the
bubble surface tension.     John
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