Every time I start back swimming, I get sinusitis. I can lay off of swimming for about a month and it clears up. There appears to be some research to indicate that this happens to some people, but I cannot find any indication that there is anything that can be done to stop it. I will have to stop swimming altogether if I cannot find a way to control this. I have tried nose clips, but I still get infected sinuses.
Has anyone had this problem and found a solution that worked for them?
It is now 10 years after my initial post on this. I was searching again to see if I could find any new solutions to my problem, and I came upon this thread. I have tried everything listed in these suggestions but still have the problem. After not swimming for several years, I swam for about 20 minutes a few weeks ago and, that night, could feel the sinus issue coming on again. I really miss being able to swim, so if anyone has any new ideas, I would love to try them.
Have you tried a nose plug? That is what worked for me.
Anna Lea
It is now 10 years after my initial post on this. I was searching again to see if I could find any new solutions to my problem, and I came upon this thread. I have tried everything listed in these suggestions but still have the problem. After not swimming for several years, I swam for about 20 minutes a few weeks ago and, that night, could feel the sinus issue coming on again. I really miss being able to swim, so if anyone has any new ideas, I would love to try them.
Have you tried a nose plug? That is what worked for me.
Anna Lea
