Nose/sinus infection after swim
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Star posted 2 years ago.
I had a similar issue at the YMCA where I used to swim. After a swim, I'd sneeze, have a watery nose, burning eyes, skin that reeked of chlorine for at least 24 hours, scratchy throat. I asked the pool manager to check the chlorine and chemical levels. Even though she claimed she checked the chemicals daily...sure enough, the next time I swam there wasn't a problem. (I never had that problem at another local YMCA). I attributed my symptoms to being toxified from too many chemicals (trying to fight off the cooties that the kids bring into the pool). Thank God I don't swim over there any more :rolleyes: You might want to have the chemicals checked out at your pool.
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dr_rios_ec posted 2 years ago.
That might be the number one cause Star, a inflamatory reaction to the chemicals that swimming pools have...
The upper respiratory mucosa, reacts over produccing more mucus, thicker and yellowish...you guys are right.
Now, if the exposure is in a chronic basis, the inflamatory reaction might get complicated with a super imposed infection...Sinus infection...particulary is there is cough and things like that...
A primary care, or family doc, will be great for you to check you out, palpate your sinuses, and do a oriented phisical exam to rule out any infection, that untreated might become troublesome...
Best of luck...
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brittda posted 2 years ago.
I have similiar issues, but it really is not specific to any one pool, it happens at any pool.
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kona_expat posted 2 years ago.
I used to get the stuffed up nose after every swim, no matter which pool, which chemicals. Tried Pseudafed, which just kept me awake at night. Now I have a prescription for Nasonex, which I shoot up my nose 15-30 min. before I swim, and no more stuffy nose. Allergies!
Nasonex DOES contain steroids, but it's not in any amount that will cause other problems. At least it doesn't for me.
I also habitually use it before races, "just in case."
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brittda posted 2 years ago.
kona_expat wrote:
I used to get the stuffed up nose after every swim, no matter which pool, which chemicals. Tried Pseudafed, which just kept me awake at night. Now I have a prescription for Nasonex, which I shoot up my nose 15-30 min. before I swim, and no more stuffy nose. Allergies!Nasonex DOES contain steroids, but it's not in any amount that will cause other problems. At least it doesn't for me.
I also habitually use it before races, "just in case."[/QUOTE
OHH good to know, thanks kona!
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dr_rios_ec posted 2 years ago.
Psudafed or Nasonex, is a good alternative, in general any antihistamine medication, either OTC or prescription would dry up the nasal mucosa, making the symptom to go away....
Now, be careful with antihistamines that might cause drowsiness, dry mouth, or keeping you guys awake at night and snoring all day long....
Psudafed contains pseudoephedrine...and might cause the same feeling as any other antihistamine...now, tolaration will be different between patients....so is worth to try.
Hope you get better...
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tri-ing posted 2 years ago.
I'd just like to thank everyone for providing their valuable input on this "nosy" problem. :)
I visited the doc and he gave me a nasal spray, which helps to reduce the blocked nose symptoms. Though this is not 100% effective, its better than nothing. I've also done a wen search for nasal washes and these seem to give me rather good results. If I do the wash within 2-3hrs after the swim, it helps to keep the blocked nose and mucus away (say 70-80% effective). The wash is basically a solution of about 1.5 teaspoon salt + 8 ounce water + pinch of baking soda. Washing is a bit of "yoga-ish" pose, where you tilt your head down and pour in the solution.
Hope that helps. :)
I keep having a blocked nose (I loose quite a bit of my sense of taste as well) after my swim. For the few days after that, there is a high chance that I will develop phlegm in the throat and/or nose. When I blow out from my nose, its a yellowish watery mucus (not the usual "jelly" like consistency you get from cough/runny nose). Does anyone suffer from this problem, and is there a way to solve it? Thanks :)