Runkby
Registered
I have a question. I am currently in the middle of my open water certification class and I have only completed my first confined water dive in a pool. I had troubles equalizing my ears, which I find to be odd because I used to free dive and have no problem doing this. I have recently had a cold and I also have allergies. My sinuses are not yet cleared from the cold and I have been taking Afrin, Nasacort, and Benedrill every day to alleviate the symptoms. I am planning on doing my second confined water dive tonight, but should I be taking Sudafed before I dive to help clear my ears and is it a problem to be taking Afrin with diving? I made an appointment with and ENT to get a doctors opinion before my open water dives, but before I see the ENT does anyone have any advise?