Up my nose like a rubber hose!

[Maximillion]

Still here, and still monitoring this and other threads. Do appreciate the additional information and though regarding this phenomenon. Happened to do a little pool time just this last week once again (like to do that after a few months out of the water and before going on a boat dive) and did some practice once again. Was able to start at the surface with mask off and submerge and continue breathing. As soon as I put my mask on and bagan to clear it, I did the head tilt upward thing (not really necessary) I had residual water drain down into my throat from my nose and it was, once again, U.G.L.Y.! I am confident that I can work though an emergency (mask kicked off, strap breaking, etc) and breathe, fix the problem, etc, but I just need to remember to keep my orientation face down! As soon as I tilt face up, I'm really like a river flowing down hill and don;t seem to be able to close off my nasal passage to my throat.

OK - so are you saying that is potentially something medically out of character (not normal) or is this a learned, muscle memory thing I simply need to continue to work hard? By the way, I have talked to many, and have read may posts and feel I am in very good company on this one!!



Thanks again,

MAXIMILLION

 

[cutlass]

It's been about a 2-1/2 years of trying. At this point, I think an ENT exam would be worthwhile to see if something's going on that can't be compensated by training -- at least by the type of training tried so far.