Salt water aspiration syndrome is a rare diving disorder suffered by SCUBA divers who inhale a mist of sea water from a faulty demand valve causing irritation of the lungs.
The symptoms are: shortness of breath, cyanosis, mild fever, aches and pains. It can be treated by rest for several hours. If severe it requires medical assessment.
See also aspiration (medicine)
Diving Medicine Online — Salt Water Aspiration Syndrome (http://www.scuba-doc.com/saltwasp.html)
