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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Jim - Do you have any allergies? I get stuffy and sneezy occassionally while swimming. I've noticed that my symptoms occur when certain people fail to rinse off their aftershave and perfume. The oil based perfumes cause a slick on the surface which plays havoc with my allergies. Unfortunately, many "non-swimmers" don't realize that perfumes, hairsprays and the like will float on the pool surface. Talk to your pool manager and ask them to enforce the shower policy. It may help.
Michael
Jim - Do you have any allergies? I get stuffy and sneezy occassionally while swimming. I've noticed that my symptoms occur when certain people fail to rinse off their aftershave and perfume. The oil based perfumes cause a slick on the surface which plays havoc with my allergies. Unfortunately, many "non-swimmers" don't realize that perfumes, hairsprays and the like will float on the pool surface. Talk to your pool manager and ask them to enforce the shower policy. It may help.
Michael
