Cold, flu or bronchitis with APAP?

Rastaman · Post by **Rastaman** » Wed Mar 14, 2007 11:15 am

I can't seem to use my CPAP which is making getting better faster very difficult. There's just too much drainage and I can't breath through my nose yet. I have a nasal mask so that's the problem. During my sleep study I had 128 events per hour for well over 6 hours. I'm severe I guess. Any suggestions? Or am I just going to have to wait this out? I couldn't sleep without the APAP and was up until 2am with no signs of rest coming. So I took some Nyquil and actually got a couple of hours but felt terrible in the morning.

I'm going to the doctor today at 1pm so I should know something later today one way or the other. I'm freezing!

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bsil · Post by **bsil** » Wed Mar 14, 2007 12:27 pm

So Sorry that you are not feeling well!

When that happens to me, I use Afrin 1-2 sprays in each nostril at bedtime only. I've been told that if you use it once daily, then one can use it for 6 nights instead of only 3.

I also use Sudafed (if your Blood pressure can handle it). If the nasal congestion lasts more than a week, mine usually turns out to be a sinus infection. Then they give me a Medrol-Dose-Pak (steroids) and a round of antibiotics. I have a long standing history of sinus problems, which includes sinus surgery in 1997.

Once your nasal passages have opened (afrin), then it is a great time to use a sinus rinse. I use NeilMed Sinus rinse, but any will do.
Not to be too graphic here, but usually alot of sinus drainage comes out this way!

Good Luck,
Barb

Good Luck,
Barb

Rastaman · Post by **Rastaman** » Wed Mar 14, 2007 1:22 pm

Thank you so much for the suggestions! I have the flu. Wish me luck.