Sneezing

[vanbalenm]

Has anyone experieced sneezing during a dive? I've found that quite often, I get an attack of the sneezes. Usually the first and second dive of a trip. After that it tends to go away.

I often sneeze if I'm in an air conditioned room for too long. I suspect it has to do with the dry air.

It's more an annoyance than a problem. I just pull my reg out, sneeze, then put my reg back in.

Anyway, has anyone else had this problem?

Gesundheit!

Michael

 

[OceanusDC]

I havent had that problem but, more importantly, for your safety....I wouldnt pull the reg out...I would hold the reg in.

 

[Mako Mark]

I had it once, I was clearing my mask and a little jelly or other stingy thingy swam up my nose. Apart from that, never.

 

[Scuba_Jenny]

Geesh! I sneezed about 5 times during my dive yesterday. I DO NOT pull my reg out of my mouth. I just sneeze like I do on land. Nota problem.

 

[Former FLL Now MSP Diver]

I just sneeze like I do on land. Nota problem.

Eww. Doesn't that make your mask all yucky?

I have a problem underwater since I can't use my sleeve to clean up afterwards.

Marc

 

[Scuba_Jenny]

No, they were dry sneezes...if they were gooey and all, I doubt I would be diving since it would mean my sinuses are all messed up...

 

[00scuba]

I cough a bit...especially in the Quarry...i think its the algae....gets to my allergies going. How do you signal bless you under water?

 

[DandyDon]

Yeah, probably the dry air.

I sneeze with the reg in my mouth, as taking it out is somewhat dangerous.

Sometimes I'll take my mask off and blow my nose farm boy style...

 

[DocVikingo]

The Dr Decompression forum is described as being for "...questions concerning the scientific aspects of decompression. This forum is to provide information of a scientific nature." Dr. Deco is a Ph.D. research scientist.

As your inquiry about sneezing clearly is not about the scientific aspects of decompression, I have taken the liberty of moving it to the Diving Medicine forum where it should get a proper response.

In fact, I will check back later to see what you have been told.

Best regards.

DocVikingo

 

[vanbalenm]

Sorry Doc. I'm a bit new to this.

Regards pulling the reg out. I was a bit worried about damage; seeing as a sneeze is quite a violent expulsion of air. But you're all right. A damaged reg is not that much of a problem.