Nasopharyngeal cysts with a diameter of about 0.5cm can swim properly.
Nasopharyngeal cysts are mostly caused by inflammatory stimulation leading to obstruction of glandular cells in the nasopharynx, and secretions cannot be discharged to form cysts. When the cyst is small, there is no uncomfortable symptoms, with the increase of cyst, there can be persistent nasal congestion, nasopharyngeal swelling, foreign body sensation. The diameter of the cyst is about 0.5cm, if there is no discomfort, you can swim appropriately, do not strain, strain may cause low immunity, aggravate the disease.
If the cyst continues to increase in size, in addition to nasal congestion swelling, foreign body sensation, may also be accompanied by coughing, ear stuffiness, tinnitus and so on. Swimming is not recommended during acute attacks of nasopharyngeal inflammation, as the disinfectant in the water may constitute an irritation to the nasal mucosa, aggravating uncomfortable symptoms such as nasal congestion and sneezing.
If a nasopharyngeal cyst is diagnosed, close observation is recommended, and early standardized treatment is needed to reduce the adverse effects of the disease if uncomfortable symptoms occur.