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- Mon Mar 14, 2011 5:36 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Nasal congestion
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5277
Re: Nasal congestion
I like the idea of putting the machine in another room, but would it work with a very long hose? I am using the 'pillow-type' interface and have to keep my head and shouldrers elevated to breathe through my nose. It feels so good to lie flat. Sometimes I find I must cheat and use the nasal spray tha...
- Sun Mar 13, 2011 8:50 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Cleaning CPAP Equipment
- Replies: 164
- Views: 192496
Re: Cleaning CPAP Equipment
I have allergies and have to clean everything everyday. Still doesn't help.
- Sun Mar 13, 2011 8:43 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Does anyone scuba dive or snorkel?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4996
Re: Does anyone scuba dive or snorkel?
No problem switching back and forth--just do it--it's very natural to breathe through the regulator or the snorkel when they are in your mouth, and then to breathe through your nose when they aren't.
deerslayer, thanks for the visual--it's been a long time since I've been in the water--exhilarating!
deerslayer, thanks for the visual--it's been a long time since I've been in the water--exhilarating!
- Sun Mar 13, 2011 8:36 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Professional title of Sleep Doc?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3483
Re: Professional title of Sleep Doc?
My doc is a Chest Medicine Specialist/Sleep Medicine Specialist. Your primary would be a good referral source.
- Sun Mar 13, 2011 8:33 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Nasal congestion
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5277
Nasal congestion
I have a Respironics biPAP machine with a humidifier, and no matter what I do I can't breathe through my nose with the machine on. Has anyone else had this problem? What is the solution? I take allergy medicine. I've tried nose strips without success, and I'm allergic to the adhesives. I can't take ...