Colds, congestion, and aromatherapy

[warjna]

I just recently had the worst cold I've had in decades, with my nose so stopped up that I could only breathe through my mouth - which kind of defeats the purpose of a cpap. I used a decongestant nasal spray for three days to clear my nose enough to breathe (and sleep), which worked okay and got me past the worst of it. By day 4 I was able to breathe well enough without a decongestant, thus avoiding the rebound congestion, and I'm now on the mend though still a little stuffy.
What I was wondering, though, was if there is anything I could have used in or with the cpap to help open up my nasal passages? Like using eucalyptus essential oil on a pad near the air intake, as with the Pur-Sleep aromatherapy scents, or even smearing Vicks on the inside of my swift?
If anyone has experienced this, or has any ideas, I'd appreciate the help. I don't EVER want to go through that again!

[chopper06]

The DME people gave me a loaner full face mask to use while I was congested........

[2 B Sleeping Soundly]

warjna,

I really like the 'Clear' Pursleep aromatherapy. I use it everynight as it really opens up my nasal passages and smells great to me. If you have a really bad cold or sinuses though, you may have to just ride out the stuffed up nose for a few days until it gets somewhat better, then the 'Clear' Pursleep can more easily get through to help open up your nasal passages (at least in my experience).

John

[Gazhacks]

Yes! In the uk everyone use "Olbas Oil" its a very strong vapour and a few drops on a tissue will clear you within a minute or two, its the best thing on the market today.


http://www.olbas.co.uk/


The best nautural oil is eucalyptus essential oil. This is the best you can get as all manufactorers use this in their products

[flocof]

[quote="Gazhacks"]Yes! In the uk everyone use "Olbas Oil" its a very strong vapour and a few drops on a tissue will clear you within a minute or two, its the best thing on the market
Thanks for that Gashacks, I have just ordered some, they ship free to Australia

[Gazhacks]

Yes! In the uk everyone use "Olbas Oil" its a very strong vapour and a few drops on a tissue will clear you within a minute or two, its the best thing on the market
Thanks for that Gashacks, I have just ordered some, they ship free to Australia

either use it next to your inlet on a tissue or on a cotton ball, WARNING! use only a drop or you will have tears in your eyes

Also you can put a drop in your humi. as it also works in there, happy breathing

[cflame1]

you don't put it in your humidifier gaz... it doesn't react well to the plastic!

[Gazhacks]

you don't put it in your humidifier gaz... it doesn't react well to the plastic!

Thanks for that I have done in the past but I dont use my humi much so thanks for the heads up