Everon 0 #1 July 30, 2005 Hi all! I'm new to this forum and have made only 1 skydive thusfar (AFF at Aerohio). I've seen dicussions on having a cold, sinuses, etc. but I have a question. I have never been in a plane before so all of this was new to me. I felt no ear-popping and really couldn't tell the difference in the thin air at 13,000 ft. As I was getting into positon, I felt fine - no congestion, clear airways, etc. but right when I jumped, a huge snot came out of my nostril and went all over my goggles (haha). It did indeed break my concentration right there! Now, I do have allergies pretty badly - could this have contributed to this at altitude, or could it be just altitude? Like I said, it was a shock to me because I had felt no conjestion the in moments before (????) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeNReN 0 #2 July 31, 2005 I would venture to guess that the snot started a flowing due to pressure equalizing...higher pressure in the sinus finding a way out and taking said snot along with it ..(gross..yet cool at the same time) Run it past your doctor..she what he/she sais......but as a mechanic....my question would be...when was the last time you serviced your sinus??...did you use a approved snot reducer?? Welcome to skydiving !!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxim 0 #3 July 31, 2005 I used to have that happen to me pretty much 1 in 3 jumps. never have any pain or anything out.. just the snot explosion as i call it. i try to make sure i blow my nose good and proper before a jumping day. still happens sometimes but not as often. Life is Great. Even Greater what we do with it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy_Copland 0 #4 July 31, 2005 try beconase nasal spray, it will strengthen your eardrums for a start lol. Dont know how it will make your nose react but it might be good lol1338 People aint made of nothin' but water and shit. Until morale improves, the beatings will continue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #5 August 1, 2005 Quotetry beconase nasal spray, it will strengthen your eardrums for a start lol. Dont know how it will make your nose react but it might be good lol Pray, tell!Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Everon 0 #6 August 1, 2005 Thanks, guys - I guess I have to see for myself what works best. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 0 #7 August 1, 2005 Quote...a huge snot came out of my nostril and went all over my goggles Thanks for the image, bro. I was eating something when I read that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
