Equalizing?
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Using meds can be dangerous, as they could wear off during the dive or cause a rebound. Then, as you try to ascend, you're unable to equalize. I've had this happen when using Afrin. Yes, I knew I shouldn't do it but I didn't want to miss the dive. I had great difficulty and had to descend, try to equalize and take a LONG time to come up. Very unpleasant. I sat out the next dive. Which is good, because my congestion got worse. I was young and foolish on the first dive. I learned a lot on that dive. Most organizations recommend you don't dive if you have to take meds to do it. I've seen lots of people do it, some have had problems and some haven't. A long acting med that doesn't have rebound problems may help. Read the DAN info and any other info you can find on equalizing, meds and sinus problems.
http://www.diversalertnetwork.org/medical/faq/faq.asp?faqid=123
http://www.diversalertnetwork.org/medical/articles/article.asp?articleid=13
I know from personal experience that the more you irrigate your sinuses (with saline solution or something like that) and keep them healthy, the less problems you will have.
As far as your suit problem, I use henderson hyperstretch. love it, have no problems getting in and out of them, even my thick suits. I layer mine too, I'm a cold water wussy, very cold-natured. Some people use a plastic bag (like you get at the grocery store) to put over their hands and feet to help them slide on easier. If you don't mind spending a little money, check out the hyperstretch suits at crazyscuba.com. You won't want to wear regular neoprene again once you try something this easy to put on.
C U underwater,
ScubaDivaDivemaster
http://www.diversalertnetwork.org/medical/faq/faq.asp?faqid=123
http://www.diversalertnetwork.org/medical/articles/article.asp?articleid=13
I know from personal experience that the more you irrigate your sinuses (with saline solution or something like that) and keep them healthy, the less problems you will have.
As far as your suit problem, I use henderson hyperstretch. love it, have no problems getting in and out of them, even my thick suits. I layer mine too, I'm a cold water wussy, very cold-natured. Some people use a plastic bag (like you get at the grocery store) to put over their hands and feet to help them slide on easier. If you don't mind spending a little money, check out the hyperstretch suits at crazyscuba.com. You won't want to wear regular neoprene again once you try something this easy to put on.
C U underwater,
ScubaDivaDivemaster
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