Hi fellow Masters. I'm new to the forum and actually to swimming distances as opposed to splashing around. My sinuses load up with water while I'm swimming laps and it takes a day or so to drain it out. I bend over like to tie my shoe and it runs out of my nose. So far I've seen people talk about allergic reactions that irritate sinuses etc. but this really isn't that. I don't seem to have any trouble with inhaling water through nose or mouth so I'm kinda stumped. Thanks for your help.
Hi Patrick
After 22 years of doing masters, and definitely knowing how to control my nostrils and breathing, I experienced a year of one sinus infection after another. I did all the usual things, visit a doctor, try a neti-pot, take allergy meds, you name it! I finally relented and bought a nose plug, which I had been very opposed to. Took me about 5 workouts to get the hang of it, and now I won't swim without one. I swim all 4 strokes with it, compete with it on, etc. so if you find that you just can't seem to close off those nasal passages, go spend $2 on a nose plug. BTW, the sinus problems stopped immediately. and added bonus is getting more distance out of my back turn and flip turn, and much better distance underwater off my backstroke start.
Hi Patrick
After 22 years of doing masters, and definitely knowing how to control my nostrils and breathing, I experienced a year of one sinus infection after another. I did all the usual things, visit a doctor, try a neti-pot, take allergy meds, you name it! I finally relented and bought a nose plug, which I had been very opposed to. Took me about 5 workouts to get the hang of it, and now I won't swim without one. I swim all 4 strokes with it, compete with it on, etc. so if you find that you just can't seem to close off those nasal passages, go spend $2 on a nose plug. BTW, the sinus problems stopped immediately. and added bonus is getting more distance out of my back turn and flip turn, and much better distance underwater off my backstroke start.
