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MattDuke · 30th May 2006, 15:18

Quote: (Originally Posted by diverklondike)

Ant,

I had a similar set of problems several months ago after 5 days of cave diving in Florida. It took lots of strong antibiotics to clear up the infection. Based on that I know religiously put drops in both ears after each day of diving that are designed to eliminate any water that may be in my ear as well as kill any nasty germs that are lurking about. They drops are designed to prevent what here in the US they call it swimmers ear.

Here is some further information...

http://www.entnet.org/healthinfo/ears/swimmers.cfm

Dive Safe...

Mark

Hi!

I've never been on a warm water diving holiday before, (Just fitted dives in around normal family holidays before) but in July I will do my first Red Sea liveaboard. (If only to stop my students looking at me in dismay when I list my diving experience: England, Wales, Scotland, Norway, Ireland, Orkney, Northern France, you notice the lack of Reefs!)

I've not had problems on temperate liveaboards, but doing 4 dives a day in Egypt would possibly increase the risk of ear infection.

So my question, what solutions do you guys use in your lug holes apres plongee?

That useful link suggests 50/50 alchohol/Vinegar Is that the best then?

Thanks for any useful replies!

M.

30th May 2006, 15:18	#3 (permalink)
MattDuke New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Not Bought Yet Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bergen, Norway Posts: 24	Re: CCRs and "Minor" Diving Disorders Quote: (Originally Posted by diverklondike) Ant, I had a similar set of problems several months ago after 5 days of cave diving in Florida. It took lots of strong antibiotics to clear up the infection. Based on that I know religiously put drops in both ears after each day of diving that are designed to eliminate any water that may be in my ear as well as kill any nasty germs that are lurking about. They drops are designed to prevent what here in the US they call it swimmers ear. Here is some further information... http://www.entnet.org/healthinfo/ears/swimmers.cfm Dive Safe... Mark Hi! I've never been on a warm water diving holiday before, (Just fitted dives in around normal family holidays before) but in July I will do my first Red Sea liveaboard. (If only to stop my students looking at me in dismay when I list my diving experience: England, Wales, Scotland, Norway, Ireland, Orkney, Northern France, you notice the lack of Reefs!) I've not had problems on temperate liveaboards, but doing 4 dives a day in Egypt would possibly increase the risk of ear infection. So my question, what solutions do you guys use in your lug holes apres plongee? That useful link suggests 50/50 alchohol/Vinegar Is that the best then? Thanks for any useful replies! M. __________________ Born 1975 Started Diving 1984 Started CCR Diving 2006. Stopped CCR Diving 2006. CCR isn't for everyone, but it was a lot of fun trying.
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