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So for pretty much all my dives I have had trouble equalizing. I manage to get down to whatever depth we are going to (20-40 ft) but it takes me a really long time and involves some pain in my ears. Also on my last few dives my nose has started bleeding during the dive. It seems like the only way I can equalize is by swallowing ALOT and even that is painful. I cannot equalize doing the standard valsalva (hold your nose and gently blow) method.
Has anyone else had trouble like this? Is it possible my Eustachian tubes just aren't wide enough? What's the deal here?
Would anyone recommend Doc's Proplugs? Do these really help equalizing?
Any advice would be appreciated.
For any of you having similar problems read this article, it may help.
DAN Divers Alert Network : Guide to Avoiding Ear & Sinus Injuries in Scuba Diving
Has anyone else had trouble like this? Is it possible my Eustachian tubes just aren't wide enough? What's the deal here?
Would anyone recommend Doc's Proplugs? Do these really help equalizing?
Any advice would be appreciated.
For any of you having similar problems read this article, it may help.
DAN Divers Alert Network : Guide to Avoiding Ear & Sinus Injuries in Scuba Diving