Doc's Ear Plugs

I eliminated this problem by removing my mask and blowing my nose every time I feel a little pressure build up. If I missed the point I flush with seawater.

Not really sure, but some of you guys sound like you might have surfers ear. it is a boney growth in the ear canal caused by cold water or cold wind. fisherman get it also. i Have about 80% closure in my ear canal from it.I get ear infections pretty easily, so the doctors tell me to use swimmers ear after each time i get out of the water.I usually ignore this sound advise until i feel water in my head.Not the best patient i guess!
as afr as plugs, I've used all kinds of plugs for surfing for years. I like the docs plugs (vented or unvented) as long as they stay in. They do come out sometimes when you get knocked around.Havent tried them for diving at all, but i think i will try the vented ones as soon as it warms up here in ny.

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Not really sure, but some of you guys sound like you might have surfers ear. it is a boney growth in the ear canal caused by cold water or cold wind. fisherman get it also. i Have about 80% closure in my ear canal from it.I get ear infections pretty easily, so the doctors tell me to use swimmers ear after each time i get out of the water.I usually ignore this sound advise until i feel water in my head.Not the best patient i guess!
as afr as plugs, I've used all kinds of plugs for surfing for years. I like the docs plugs (vented or unvented) as long as they stay in. They do come out sometimes when you get knocked around.Havent tried them for diving at all, but i think i will try the vented ones as soon as it warms up here in ny.

You couldn't have said it better