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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Still can not swim more than 250 yards in the ocean nor 100 yards in the pool with out stopping and gasping for air. The stridor sound is very audible and is gone within 45 sec. The diagnosis is Paradoxical Vocal Chord Disorder. I have been taking nasal spray for post nasal drip and acid reflex meds since Feb. with no improvement. I continue to work out but it is discouraging. All the doc's have given up on me. Again, any one out there with a similar problem or any suggestions.
Still can not swim more than 250 yards in the ocean nor 100 yards in the pool with out stopping and gasping for air. The stridor sound is very audible and is gone within 45 sec. The diagnosis is Paradoxical Vocal Chord Disorder. I have been taking nasal spray for post nasal drip and acid reflex meds since Feb. with no improvement. I continue to work out but it is discouraging. All the doc's have given up on me. Again, any one out there with a similar problem or any suggestions.
