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 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.This was exactly my thoughts, too, Nancy. Does anyone know how to select the right size? I'm about 6', with a "normal" size nose, so I'm guessing a large Speedo clip like the ones synchronized swimmers use? I saw those for about $4. I'm open to any other suggestions of brands, though.
To throw in my two cents on the cause, at least in my case, I believe it is a chemical irritation from excessive pool water exposure, not really an allergy. I swim 8 to 10 hours per week. If I do a short swim, I don't have any problem, but if I do my normal two hour swim, it bothers me until the next morning, sometimes longer.
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.This was exactly my thoughts, too, Nancy. Does anyone know how to select the right size? I'm about 6', with a "normal" size nose, so I'm guessing a large Speedo clip like the ones synchronized swimmers use? I saw those for about $4. I'm open to any other suggestions of brands, though.
To throw in my two cents on the cause, at least in my case, I believe it is a chemical irritation from excessive pool water exposure, not really an allergy. I swim 8 to 10 hours per week. If I do a short swim, I don't have any problem, but if I do my normal two hour swim, it bothers me until the next morning, sometimes longer.
