Is it possible to compete with a nose clip on?
Due to some sinus problems (so the doc thinks) I need to swim with a nose clip which is ok if I swim just for me, but a couple weeks ago our coach mentioned something about a some competition in the summer...... I feel so stupid wearing this thing on my nose..... Am I the only one? If there a better way to fix my sinus problem? Can it be related to the pool water or am I just making it up? :frustrated:
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I use them for the same reasons nancytris uses them and have not found them to cause me any problems and maybe prevent some. As for breathing I subscribe to the theory (personal-no citations here) that the larger the openng the more air one can effectively move. Yes the nasal passsages can contribute, but is it worth the hassle considering the much smaller diameter of the canals. Factor in the problems listed by nancytris and these are my rationales for using noseplugs. Good luck.
I use them for the same reasons nancytris uses them and have not found them to cause me any problems and maybe prevent some. As for breathing I subscribe to the theory (personal-no citations here) that the larger the openng the more air one can effectively move. Yes the nasal passsages can contribute, but is it worth the hassle considering the much smaller diameter of the canals. Factor in the problems listed by nancytris and these are my rationales for using noseplugs. Good luck.
