Diving reflex

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diving /swimming, reflex

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• Every animal's diving reflex is triggered specifically by cold water contacting the face -- water that's warmer than 70F won't cause the reflex, and neither will submersion of body parts other than the face.
• However, even minimal study of the claim by AATers would have revealed to them that the diving reflex is actually a universal trait found in all vertebrates, and that non-human, non-aquatic animals can and do hold their breath.
• The diving reflex is a protective mechanism for humans in cold water immersions, but it may confuse the rescuer into thinking the victim is dead.
• Natural engagement of the diving reflex is what has enabled drowning victims to be revived successfully after cold water submersion for as long as an hour, with few or no ill effects.
• Non-eosinophilic non-allergic rhinitis is thought to be due to a similar imbalance and we have attempted to establish whether the diving reflex is abnormal in this condition.

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