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Coverage dated September 22, 2026

The vagus nerve is powerful, and a tight dive suit can set it off

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Neck pressure from a tight dry suit may be stimulating a nerve that can slow the heart and trigger vomiting.

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  1. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    A scuba diver kept getting sick after dives — and their tight suit collar was likely to blame (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    A tight dry suit collar can compress nerves that trigger nausea, vomiting and even fainting.

  2. AL.com

    The vagus nerve is powerful, and a tight dive suit can set it off (opens AL.com)

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    Neck pressure from a tight dry suit may be stimulating a nerve that can slow the heart and trigger vomiting.

  3. NJ.com / Star-Ledger

    I vomited after every dive — then a doctor explained exactly why my dry suit was to blame (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)

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    NJ.com / Star-Ledger's feed description

    Tight collars, yoga back bends and scuba suits can all trigger the same uncomfortable reaction.

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