I swim in the eveneing, and the next day I cannot stop sneezing, and my nose drips uncontrollably. My doctor recommended placing a thin coat of vaseline on the inside of my nose, which I did. It worked successfully for a few months, now it does not appear to be working. Just wondering if anyone else has experienced this, and if they have any suggestions/recommendations. Thanks!
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I have been suffering post swim congestion/sneezing for the last 8 months. I got back into swimming just under 2 years ago and was generally fine until late last winter. My condition was getting so bad I was beginning to think I would have to quite swimming. I decided to take one of my wife's Allegra 180s before swimming and what a huge and nearly complete turn around it has given me. Problem is, I'm not sure I want to take these continually for the rest of my life. I have a routine physical coming up and I am going to ask for the nasal steriod spray as an alternative to see if that is effective. Either way, I have to believe the benefits of swimming out weigh the negatives of routine medication.
I have been suffering post swim congestion/sneezing for the last 8 months. I got back into swimming just under 2 years ago and was generally fine until late last winter. My condition was getting so bad I was beginning to think I would have to quite swimming. I decided to take one of my wife's Allegra 180s before swimming and what a huge and nearly complete turn around it has given me. Problem is, I'm not sure I want to take these continually for the rest of my life. I have a routine physical coming up and I am going to ask for the nasal steriod spray as an alternative to see if that is effective. Either way, I have to believe the benefits of swimming out weigh the negatives of routine medication.
