Snot Fun

[ronski101]

At the end of a dive I seem to have an abnormal build up of mucus in my nose. I don't have any cold or respiratory problems but despite trying antihystamines and blowing my nose a bunch prior to diving I still have this problem. Any solutions out there? I have not tried decongestent nose drops yet but that is next on my list. My mask has a purge valve and maybe that is agrivating the problem.

 

[DennisS]

It goes with the territory, most people drip snot after diving.

 

[TSandM]

There is normal mucus in your nose and in your sinuses. When the air expands in your sinuses as you ascend, it blows out some of the mucus contents of the space, and that mucus comes out of your nose. It's normal, and there is nothing that you can do or need to do about it, except discreetly wipe it away.

 

[Jax]

Or, when hanging at your safety stop, do the mask remove / replace drill, wiping your nose in the process.

 

[asha]

Or, when hanging at your safety stop, do the mask remove / replace drill, wiping your nose in the process.

Sometimes I do this throughout the dive. Makes my sinuses feel great for the rest of the day

 

[stairman]

It usually runs when liquified even swimming in a pool and going under. Thats one reason I dont go in public pools. A good buddy will tell you you got something hangin.

 

[blue steal]

Makes my sinuses feel great for the rest of the day

It's great to blow out all that stuff from your sinsuses.

 

[ronski101]

Interesting comments. I forgot to mention that it only happens when i am diving warm salt water not fresh cool water.

 

[Rileybri]

Interesting comments. I forgot to mention that it only happens when i am diving warm salt water not fresh cool water.

The warm water opens up capaleries and nasel passages where as cold water tends to constrict them.