Anyone had surgery to correct a deviated septum?
How long were you out of the h2o?
Is it harder to regulate your exhalation on face-up SDK's than it was before?
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I have the allergy and deviated septum issue too. For years I struggled with sinus infections after every cold. At the time I thought it was because I wasn't swimming, but all of you now have me convinced that wasn't the issue. Anyway, I read somewhere that some doctors recommend guaifenesin. On the label it says "helps loosen phlegm (mucous) and thin bronchial secretions to make coughs more productive." That's pretty gross, but it does seem to keep the sinuses from getting impacted. I've tried both the syrup and the 12 hour time release tablets, and had good success - in other words, no sinus infections for a few years. YMMV (Your mileage may vary)
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Former Member
I have the allergy and deviated septum issue too. For years I struggled with sinus infections after every cold. At the time I thought it was because I wasn't swimming, but all of you now have me convinced that wasn't the issue. Anyway, I read somewhere that some doctors recommend guaifenesin. On the label it says "helps loosen phlegm (mucous) and thin bronchial secretions to make coughs more productive." That's pretty gross, but it does seem to keep the sinuses from getting impacted. I've tried both the syrup and the 12 hour time release tablets, and had good success - in other words, no sinus infections for a few years. YMMV (Your mileage may vary)
