Stuffed up....

[Crimson Ghost]

Hello - I am diving this weekend, and as usual I am all stuffed up. I usually have one side of my nose stuffed (always when I wake up, a blow sometimes fixes it up - but mostly its throughout the day, not running -- just stuffed). Anyway, my question is.....If I can still clear my ears am I good to dive this weekend? Should I start popping some Sudafed now or not at all (or yes, just not yet ?)

 

[CheddarChick]

Depends on how badly you are stuffed up. If you take anything like sudafed make sure it is the non-drowsy type. I take the 24 hour type the night before and see how I feel I in the am. If there is any question, I abort the dive. ( I like to hear for the rest of my life)

 

[Bubble Junky]

If you can equalise your ears should be OK. But if your sinuses are congested, you may be risking a reverse block on the way back up. I find snorting sea-water before descent clears them out - not nice at all though. I would recommend missing out if there's any doubt though.