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Can you scuba dive with ear problems?
For divers who often have problems with their ears, this might be the perfect solution. Vented ear plugs are specifically made for scuba diving and keep water out of the ear while allowing to equalize.
How do I unblock my ears after scuba diving?
These techniques include:
- Chewing gum, sucking on a lozenge, swallowing, or yawning. Using the mouth helps to open up the eustachian tube.
- Taking an over-the-counter (OTC) nasal decongestant, antihistamine, or both.
- Stopping a diving descent at the first sign of ear discomfort to allow time for equalizing.
How do I clear my eustachian tube for diving?
The key to safe equalizing is to get air to flow from the throat to the ears through the opening of the normally closed eustachian tubes. Most divers are taught to equalize by pinching their nose and blowing gently. This gentle pressure opens the eustachian tube and flows air gently to the middle ear.
Should I clean my ears before scuba diving?
Countless divers have had their liveaboard or other diving holiday ruined by an ear infection. It’s important to clean and maintain your ears just as you would your regulator or BCD; but don’t go sticking your head in the rinse tank! Instead clean your ears with a mixture of half white vinegar and half rubbing alcohol.
Why do my ears feel clogged after scuba diving?
Sometimes fluid or mucus can accumulates in the middle ear for a few days after a flight or diving. You may experience dull hearing and a blocked feeling . This happens because the Eustachian tube was blocked. Not everyone experiences pain when this happens.
Can ETD be cured?
Symptoms of Eustachian tube dysfunction usually go away without treatment. You can do exercises to open up the tubes. This includes swallowing, yawning, or chewing gum. You can help relieve the “full ear” feeling by taking a deep breath, pinching your nostrils closed, and “blowing” with your mouth shut.