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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I was getting recurring sinus infections until I tried a nose clip. I used to breathe out thru my nose as well, and it took me all of two laps w/ the clip to learn not to do that. Swimming without the sinus problems is worth looking a little dorky.
I couldn't agree more!! I resisted the nose clip idea for similar reasons that many people might have -- I breathed through my nose, I might look dorky, the clip might be uncomfortable or fall off or.... any number of reasons. My nasal issues were not improving without nose clips so I gave them a try. I have never looked back:applaud: I had found my cure and do not need to put medidcated anything in or up my nostrils. The clip is VERY easy to get used to.
I was getting recurring sinus infections until I tried a nose clip. I used to breathe out thru my nose as well, and it took me all of two laps w/ the clip to learn not to do that. Swimming without the sinus problems is worth looking a little dorky.
I couldn't agree more!! I resisted the nose clip idea for similar reasons that many people might have -- I breathed through my nose, I might look dorky, the clip might be uncomfortable or fall off or.... any number of reasons. My nasal issues were not improving without nose clips so I gave them a try. I have never looked back:applaud: I had found my cure and do not need to put medidcated anything in or up my nostrils. The clip is VERY easy to get used to.
