About 5 years ago I took the open water course, I did the book work, and 4 confined pool dives. I was unable to clear one ear at about 10 feet, causing a lot of pain. I decided to forgo the open water portion as my ear hurt for a few days. This year, I had a sinus surgery thinking it would help clear it up. I found a good deal on a last minute scuba class and signed up. I then went in the pool to practice and I am still having issues past 8 feet. I really want to do scuba diving especially since I failed the first time.
Is there a way I could still get my ow cert if I can still do all the tests at 10 feet and I do not want to go down to 60ft? I know that PADI says a lot of divers who have disabilities can still dive, I really don't mind if I am limited to 10 feet as diving in shallows seems more appealing to me. I have seen an ENT and he said some ppl cant clear and suggested Afrin and Sudafed. I have also tried Docs earplugs and they did not work.
Does this mean I can never get my OW cert if I am not comfortable going down to 60 feet because of the pain? Is my diving career over before it even started?
Is there a way I could still get my ow cert if I can still do all the tests at 10 feet and I do not want to go down to 60ft? I know that PADI says a lot of divers who have disabilities can still dive, I really don't mind if I am limited to 10 feet as diving in shallows seems more appealing to me. I have seen an ENT and he said some ppl cant clear and suggested Afrin and Sudafed. I have also tried Docs earplugs and they did not work.
Does this mean I can never get my OW cert if I am not comfortable going down to 60 feet because of the pain? Is my diving career over before it even started?