adventurechick 0 #1 February 7, 2006 I went scuba diving last night and since then my left ear is clogged up. I can't pop it. I'm not sick or have a sinus infection.... but I'm going skydiving on wedneday... do you think i'll be ok with one ear clogged? Or does anyone have any at home remedies?? PMS #449 TPM #80 Muff Brother #3860 SCR #14705 Dirty Sanchez #233 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tdog 0 #2 February 7, 2006 QuoteOr does anyone have any at home remedies?? Yep... Most doctor's phone numbers can be called from home phones. If it does not go away in a day or two - don't jump and see the doc. Do you scuba often? Is this the first time? My friend had to have his eardrum cut in a office visit with the doctor after scuba diving gone bad and he ruptured his ear, and he was a regular diver. He said it was painful followed by instant relief... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adventurechick 0 #3 February 7, 2006 This isn't my first time scuba diving, but it is the first time my ear hasn't unclogged after a day... i'm getting a lil worried. Wednesday is my 21st birthday and I really want to jump.... hoping this clears up. PMS #449 TPM #80 Muff Brother #3860 SCR #14705 Dirty Sanchez #233 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt36 6 #4 February 7, 2006 Go to the drugstore. Buy an ear syringe. It's just a rubber bulb, to hold warm water. A few 'shots' from it, will dislodge almost anything you have in your ear....safely And, it feels sooooo cool! Alcohol on the Q-tips, will help dry out what's left..... Good luck! And.... if it starts hurting, while jumping... wave off, and pull..... It really sucks, if you keep changing that air pressure, so very quickly.... You can ruin more than a day....Practice random acts of kindness, and senseless beauty... And, give money for Mr Douglas! www.mrdouglas.org Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darkwing 5 #5 February 7, 2006 Try a decongestant. The ear bulb will only address blockages in the outer ear. -- Jeff My Skydiving History Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #6 February 7, 2006 QuoteTry a decongestant. The ear bulb will only address blockages in the outer ear. I agree. The problem is in the Eustachian tube. I recommend Sdafed, even when jumping. The FAA approves it for airman use during duty hours, so it shouldn't be a hazard for skydiving. If the problem becomes chronic, you need to see a doc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
councilman24 37 #7 February 7, 2006 Afrin Nasal Spray is what the airforce keeps in the High altitude chamber to clear blocked ears. Quicker acting than oral. But don't mess around, see a doc.I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrBounce 0 #8 February 7, 2006 A word of warning, if its still blocked on weds don't jump. I jumped just after I qualified with what felt like a slight cold and was in agony for the rest of the day because I couldn't equalise the pressure. I was very lucky not to have damaged my eardrum, but it still felt like someone had rammed a knitting needle into the side of my head. You won't have much of a birthday celebration if you have to go to hospital with a ruptured eardrum or destroyed sinuses. Gavin PS happy birthday tomorrow Gavin Ashes to ashes, dust to dust. If you don't take it out and use it, its going to rust. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justinb138 0 #9 February 7, 2006 QuoteAfrin Nasal Spray is what the airforce keeps in the High altitude chamber to clear blocked ears. Quicker acting than oral. But don't mess around, see a doc. The Afrin nasal spray works really well in my experiences with it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sneaky 0 #10 February 7, 2006 Dude do not force it too clear.... Try and get yourself some otravin and snort it, this will open up and clear conjestion in the sinus, then after a few minutes try some gentle blowing through pinched nose to open your eutasion tubes to clear the ear. Dont force it. If this doesnt work go to the docs and get a check, you may have inflamation in your ear (or infection) and need antibiotics, your doc can see this during an ear exam. Do not jump with this, you'll only make things worse or prolong your recovery... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adventurechick 0 #11 February 7, 2006 Yea!! I went to the doctor and they cleared everything out.... and they said i'm good to jump! I also got some of that Afrin spray..... so only 9.5 hours left til I'm legal to drink!! If any of y'all are in Florida, come jump with us tomorrow... it will be crazy like whoa!! PMS #449 TPM #80 Muff Brother #3860 SCR #14705 Dirty Sanchez #233 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
