Nasal congestion patients generally can not swim, especially for infectious diseases, the existence of systemic symptoms and nasal disease in the acute exacerbation of the situation more can not swim. Patients with nasal congestion caused by other conditions should consult a doctor for a clear diagnosis before swimming, and then follow the doctor’s instructions to decide whether or not they can swim.
There are many causes of nasal congestion, such as various types of rhinitis, sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, deviated septum, nasal polyps, nasal cavity benign or malignant tumors, colds and so on. Some people with nasal congestion suffer from diseases that are contagious, and some cases may be accompanied by fever, dizziness and other systemic symptoms during the period of illness, at this time you should avoid swimming, in order to prevent aggravation of the condition by cold.
For nasal disease in acute attack caused by nasal congestion, should try not to swim, so as not to swim a lot of water into the nasal cavity parts, the water pathogenic microorganisms or chemical additives on the nasal mucosa caused by stimulation, thereby aggravating the lesions or affecting the nasal mucosa back to normal. Nasal congestion patients should pay attention to daily nasal care, avoid foreign body stimulation.
It is recommended that people with nasal congestion should seek medical examination as soon as possible to clarify the cause of the disease and then follow the doctor’s instructions, and it is best to consult the receiving doctor before choosing physical exercise and recreation.