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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Craig:
I have been doing some research on the website since I've been having a lot of trouble with my sinuses since I starting swimming again. (I also have terrible allergies.) I see that you have always answered everyone's questions on every new thread on this topic. I've concluded that I need to use saline sprays/rinses and try nose clips. I just wanted to thank you for all the advice that you've given over and over.
Thank you, few people realize that I know everything, except how to type well. The reason I respond is because I know that many doctors don't understand allergies nor nasal pasages, let alone us common swimmers. From all of the research I've done, I am convinced that many of the people who have nasal problems when swimming are either blowing out too hard through their noses, have mild sinus infections, or have polyps in their sinus cavities. Last spring my ENT put me on antibiotics for about one month & prednisone. My polyps shrunk and I still don't have any problems.
Craig:
I have been doing some research on the website since I've been having a lot of trouble with my sinuses since I starting swimming again. (I also have terrible allergies.) I see that you have always answered everyone's questions on every new thread on this topic. I've concluded that I need to use saline sprays/rinses and try nose clips. I just wanted to thank you for all the advice that you've given over and over.
Thank you, few people realize that I know everything, except how to type well. The reason I respond is because I know that many doctors don't understand allergies nor nasal pasages, let alone us common swimmers. From all of the research I've done, I am convinced that many of the people who have nasal problems when swimming are either blowing out too hard through their noses, have mild sinus infections, or have polyps in their sinus cavities. Last spring my ENT put me on antibiotics for about one month & prednisone. My polyps shrunk and I still don't have any problems.
