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Wink Re: asthma and freediving?

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Originally Posted by naiad
One thing which is important is to avoid cold air, for those who are sensitive to it. I have always disliked cold air, because it causes my nose and sinuses to get congested, and if I breathe through my mouth it causes chest pain.
Interesting. The Buteko method emphasises nose breathing over mouth breathing...perhaps to retain/slow down release of CO2?

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Originally Posted by naiad
I have noticed that holding my breath relieves sinus congestion. If I have blocked sinuses, and I hold my breath, when it starts becoming difficult my sinuses and nose suddenly unblock. ...
I believe the Buteko nose clearing technique involves holding the nose (pinched) and rocking the head slowly backwards & forwards. Surprisingly effective I am told.

Glad to hear you are over the asthma. Sounds like you acted incredibly decisively - with the bedding & antibiotics. Best to nip it in the bud if you can. Bleeding a radiator....they should teach that in school, I have fallen fowl of that a couple of times myself. Hope your lung gets better.
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