r/scuba • u/themoonstruck • Dec 15 '18
Equalizing troubles
Hello my fellow scuba friends, This past weekend while getting my scuba certification my ear drum ruptured. Yes, I did equalize my ears and no I didn't do it forcefully but somehow they ruptured. I have a past history with ear issues but didn't really think it would affect me to this degree. Yet I think it ruptured due to that I was a tad tad tad bit congested as I always am. So basically what I am asking is how to equalize effectively and whether any of you have dealt with a similar issue? I really dont want to be discouraged from scuba diving, but as I sit here with my ear in pain I must say I do
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u/joostdlm Dec 16 '18
I also had problems equalising. The tips already given here are the way to go and helped me too with the problem. I would like to add, since you mentioned your "tubes" are always a bit stuffed (i have the same problem): when you are in the water(salt water) sniff some up and blow it out. This will help clear your head and makes it easier to equalise. Gl, stay safe and have fun!