I saw my EMT doc yesterday. She is of the opinion that my post nasal drip is inflaming the bottom portion of my vocal cords and could be the reason they are shutting down during swimming. She has never treated this condition but gave me medication to dry up the post nasal drip. Mean time. I found a pool side breathing exercise from "Coach Shev Gul" that seems to be working in that I have more than doubled my pull laps with out stopping and gasping for air. Check out this article "Diaphragmatic Breathing Technique Practice for Improved Swimming Performance". Again, any one out there with the same problem? I still can not do more than 75 yrds but am improving.
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Wow, what timing. Came across this post on a search.
My daughter was diagnosed three weeks ago with the same thing, VCD. Two different nasal sprays, acid reflux med, and inhaler( just in case there was some asthma going on). No relief for her either. Still lots of mucus, cannot hold her breath, and coughing during practice. It is really impacting her swimming. Doc said she was a classic case with the nasal drip contributing to the reflux. Happens on pool deck, less frequently at home.
Hope you find relief. We will be keeping an eye on your post.
Wow, what timing. Came across this post on a search.
My daughter was diagnosed three weeks ago with the same thing, VCD. Two different nasal sprays, acid reflux med, and inhaler( just in case there was some asthma going on). No relief for her either. Still lots of mucus, cannot hold her breath, and coughing during practice. It is really impacting her swimming. Doc said she was a classic case with the nasal drip contributing to the reflux. Happens on pool deck, less frequently at home.
Hope you find relief. We will be keeping an eye on your post.
