360GUY
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I'm an AOWD with about 50 dives (still a newbie).
A little over a year ago, I developed a sinus infection. I discovered this issue when diving, I was unable to EQUALIZE beyond 10FT.
Went to my ENT. The diagnosis was infection only on left side. About 6 weeks ago, I had Endoscopic Sinus Surgery. Honestly, I have no idea if anything worked. Although my breathing is fine, there's still a little congestion that always seems to be there.
I think I'm ready to start diving again. Somebody asked me, if I could EQUALIZE at the surface? If yes, things were probably ok, but if not able to EQUALIZE at the surface, I probably wouldn't be able to do it in open water...Hmmmm.
I was confused. There's NO PRESSURE at the surface. How could I equalize. I pinched my nose and gently blew, but nothing...OK...Then I pinched and swallowed. There was a little POPPING...When I adjust my jaw, I do feel a little popping, as well...
So NOW what do I do? LoL... Should I try to descend in a pool, or the ocean and test it out; try to descend 5ft or so and see what happens? Any and all advice would be greatly appreciated. PS...Other than SINUS RINSE a couple times a day, I'm currently taking no other medication.
A little over a year ago, I developed a sinus infection. I discovered this issue when diving, I was unable to EQUALIZE beyond 10FT.
Went to my ENT. The diagnosis was infection only on left side. About 6 weeks ago, I had Endoscopic Sinus Surgery. Honestly, I have no idea if anything worked. Although my breathing is fine, there's still a little congestion that always seems to be there.
I think I'm ready to start diving again. Somebody asked me, if I could EQUALIZE at the surface? If yes, things were probably ok, but if not able to EQUALIZE at the surface, I probably wouldn't be able to do it in open water...Hmmmm.
I was confused. There's NO PRESSURE at the surface. How could I equalize. I pinched my nose and gently blew, but nothing...OK...Then I pinched and swallowed. There was a little POPPING...When I adjust my jaw, I do feel a little popping, as well...
So NOW what do I do? LoL... Should I try to descend in a pool, or the ocean and test it out; try to descend 5ft or so and see what happens? Any and all advice would be greatly appreciated. PS...Other than SINUS RINSE a couple times a day, I'm currently taking no other medication.