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In the even of an explosive decompression, why would pilots change altitude slowly instead of quickly??

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So, wouldn't you want to equalize pressure as soon as possible? That would mean like more oxygen, not having stuff flying around, etc.

However, I read somewhere that experienced pilots do this slowly as possible instead of quickly. Why?  


Is it cause of pressure sickness? I thought that occurred in divers cause they absorb nitrogen gas, how does that happen for people in a pressurized cabin? Do other fluids potentially expand?
gpt
The standard procedure is to put your oxygen on and then initiate an emergency descent. If there is a risk of  structural damage you will end up descending slower so as not to stress the airframe. With an explosive decompression the odds are high that there will be structural damage.