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by Dave
Mon Sep 05, 2005 10:22 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Post nasal surgery, is Respironics Total Face Mask an option
Replies: 0
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Post nasal surgery, is Respironics Total Face Mask an option

I am a mouth breather so I have been using a full face mask (covering my mouth and nose) for about 1 year. I am scheduled to have septoplasty surgery to correct some blockages in my nose. After surgery I will not be able to wear anything on the bridge of my nose for weeks. I have read some posts on ...
by Dave
Sun Jan 16, 2005 12:06 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Waking up with nasal congestion
Replies: 3
Views: 2095

Waking up with nasal congestion

5 months on CPAP and all was good until winter. Now I wake up every night at 3:30am because I can't breathe through my nose. I've tried Flonaise, Sinuclense, and saline sprays. None have worked completely. My next step is to try a full face mask so I can at least breathe through my mouth. Does anyon...
by Dave
Wed Nov 10, 2004 9:12 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Investigating alternative treatments?
Replies: 7
Views: 3118

Investigating alternative treatments?

I have been using CPAP for 2 1/2 months and it has been somewhat succesful helping me with my sleep apnea. I am still pushing my doctor to get me in and evaluate if I'm a good canidate for other alternative treatments. I might consider LAUP (laser assisted uvuloplasty) if I'm a canidate. I am asking...