Can you scuba dive with an ear infection?

It is not advisable to dive with an ear infection. A blockage in the ear canal can be painful if you can't properly equalize the air spaces within the ear, and could cause permanent inner ear damage. It is always best to dive only when you are feeling your best. Remember, Scuba diving is fun and there are many safety features built in to your dive gear, but a lapse of good judgment can ruin an otherwise great dive!