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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Ed,
Have you had anyone, such as a swim coach or a fellow Masters swimmer, watch you swim? I wonder whether you're doing something with your stroke (such as breathing too early, breathing too late, etc.) that is causing part of the problem.
Anna Lea
Ed,
Have you had anyone, such as a swim coach or a fellow Masters swimmer, watch you swim? I wonder whether you're doing something with your stroke (such as breathing too early, breathing too late, etc.) that is causing part of the problem.
Anna Lea
