hi there lately iv'e had a bit of trouble with my ears and currently have a middle ear infection.(2nd in 3 months) (i've just been swimming and doing light training in the pool and havn't done any depth dives for a while now.)
my doctor was horrified when i explained what freediving was and that i had been doing modest 15 -20 m dives "the human ear wasn't meant to stand such pressure he exclaimed" im sure he was over reacting and decided it was wise not to mention static apnea ha ha. he suggested i take up another sport, but as i'm sure you all know it's not that simple.
what i was wondering was is there a good place to get medical info with regards to freediving? do other divers get regular ear problems? are some people just prone to it due to there physiowhattsit ? ....i did have pretty bad sinus trouble and tooth squeeze last time i did any depth dives and have had some trouble clearing in the past, i use the valsalva technique (cant get the frenzel happening) thing is i love doing this yet i already have mild tinnitus (prior to freediving) so like anyone my hearing and well being are a top priority, so what i need is some advice or info. I've read about candelling but apparently my ears are clean according to the doc. any feedback would be greatly appreciated
cheers
:inlove (so it's not all bad)
my doctor was horrified when i explained what freediving was and that i had been doing modest 15 -20 m dives "the human ear wasn't meant to stand such pressure he exclaimed" im sure he was over reacting and decided it was wise not to mention static apnea ha ha. he suggested i take up another sport, but as i'm sure you all know it's not that simple.
what i was wondering was is there a good place to get medical info with regards to freediving? do other divers get regular ear problems? are some people just prone to it due to there physiowhattsit ? ....i did have pretty bad sinus trouble and tooth squeeze last time i did any depth dives and have had some trouble clearing in the past, i use the valsalva technique (cant get the frenzel happening) thing is i love doing this yet i already have mild tinnitus (prior to freediving) so like anyone my hearing and well being are a top priority, so what i need is some advice or info. I've read about candelling but apparently my ears are clean according to the doc. any feedback would be greatly appreciated
cheers
:inlove (so it's not all bad)