Ironhed
Contributor
I ruptured my right ear a couple weeks ago on a dive. my question is this, how long before I should get back out and dive? I have a spearfishing tournament in 3 weeks and should be diving in the 140' range. I have never had this kind of injury and had to dive as I have only been certified for about 2 yrs. I am on antibiotics and seems like my ear is healing fine so far. I go to see an ear specialist may 9th but my guess he will advise against diving that soon. I have also found out about an IST pro ears mask that has cups that go over your ears to take pressure off them. should I abort the tournament and give my ears more time or should I be fine. anyone else had this and what were your experiences with healing time and diving. my guess the ear doctor doesn't understand my need to dive and spear and will be over protective.
thanks Andy
thanks Andy