What's Wrong with My Ears?

[Mark Y]

I too am plagued with ear problems - from ear wax, blown ear-drum :o this early fall, to mild infections. This year alone I've been to the 'Doctor' six times for ear related problems! The ear wax is easy to clean, the ruptured ear drum took a month to heal, and well, the mild ear infections still bothered me until last week.

I recently purchased (about $8) a pair of Doc's Pro Plugs (saw an ad in 'Alert Diver' - July/Aug 03 issue). I did six dives this past weekend, from 60 fw - 130 fw, and had absoluted no problems afterwards! I'll be diving again this weekend, I'll let you know if they 'still work'.

If you try a pair, make sure it is the type for divers - Doc's also makes non-diver plugs that may interfere with equalizing.

Good luck.