Being relatively new to swimming don't know how the “rules” of being sick-getting better-jumping back in the water work. So here's my question:
How soon you think I can go back to swimming after having a very bad bronchitis? I got sick last Wednesday :cry:, do feel better now, BUT the cough is still very strong and the nose is trying to run away... :D
Any suggestions? Supposedly I am on the list to swim a relay in November, so can't miss too many days, on the other hand, don't want to get sicker.... :shakeshead:
Thank you very much!!!:notworthy:
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Willow
Thanks for writing!
I am just afraid that being in cold water may make my lungs feel worse... So I guess you are right staying that I should stay away from swimming for a couple more days! But it's soooooo hard....:sad:
If you feel like you are just getting sick better to relax at home for a day or two than get really sick like me.....
Gerdrick, my experience has been that I skip the first day of being really sick (nose won't stop running, for example, achy, stuffy). I work out through injuries and illnesses. However, I do find in my case, that it prolongs my healing time. If I would just take 2 or 3 days off (unheard of!) I'd probably be cured by day 4. Instead, I work out after the first day, and feel crappy for a week or 2. So that being said, as long as your nose is running, I'd stay out of the water. Like Willow, I'd be pretty grossed out if someone was swimming with a running nose. Just think of how awesome you'll feel when you get back in the water!:lolup:
Willow
Thanks for writing!
I am just afraid that being in cold water may make my lungs feel worse... So I guess you are right staying that I should stay away from swimming for a couple more days! But it's soooooo hard....:sad:
If you feel like you are just getting sick better to relax at home for a day or two than get really sick like me.....
Gerdrick, my experience has been that I skip the first day of being really sick (nose won't stop running, for example, achy, stuffy). I work out through injuries and illnesses. However, I do find in my case, that it prolongs my healing time. If I would just take 2 or 3 days off (unheard of!) I'd probably be cured by day 4. Instead, I work out after the first day, and feel crappy for a week or 2. So that being said, as long as your nose is running, I'd stay out of the water. Like Willow, I'd be pretty grossed out if someone was swimming with a running nose. Just think of how awesome you'll feel when you get back in the water!:lolup:
