I've started swimming recently. I swim 3-4 days a week, and I'm enjoying it very much. I am experiencing one problem, however, that I would like to overcome if possible. Typically after swimming, my nose gets very stuffy, and this can last for as long as a day or two. It can be pretty uncomfortable, and others notice it when I speak. It's especially bad if I do a lot of backstroke or otherwise get a few good splashes up my nose.
Any suggestions will be appreciated, especially from fellow sufferers.
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Thanks to the repliers.
It looks like I'll have to try the nose clips, and get over the self-consciousness. I've tried the saline, and it didn't work. I also tried a spray decongestant once, and it didn't seem to help anway, never mind the problem of over-using it. Worst case, I walk around breathing through my mouth and sounding like I have a cold. I'm enjoying swimming enough to put up with that if I have to.
Jim
Thanks to the repliers.
It looks like I'll have to try the nose clips, and get over the self-consciousness. I've tried the saline, and it didn't work. I also tried a spray decongestant once, and it didn't seem to help anway, never mind the problem of over-using it. Worst case, I walk around breathing through my mouth and sounding like I have a cold. I'm enjoying swimming enough to put up with that if I have to.
Jim
