I'm reading all the responses to the original post and am wondering if the disc problems are a contributor to apnea/hypopnea? I also had C4 & 5 herniated yrs. ago and have constant cracking/discomfort/swelling and had wondered if the inflammation actually was obstructing my airway, but that I'd gott...

It's really bad today, can't even leave the house due to the sneezing constantly and my poor nose is getting raw! I did use the humidifier last night. Can't say it's worse with or without... I'm new at this this, but after talking to my brother, a 20 yr. user, he suggested I take all rugs out of th...

The problem with experimenting with the kind of "allergic" reaction that you are having is that it may quickly blossom into a life/death situation. Just how far are you from the hospital and do you have 911 on speed dial? If EMT's arrive in twenty minutes then your CPAP problem will be solved perma...

THAT is a great idea - BACH!! i will try that this evening. The other thing i was thinking was, what's the worst that could happen if i have a mask on my nose and mouth blowing air in at a high velocity? The other thing is that it was clear that the throat thickness only happened the 2 mornings afte...

Sorry, I'm running 2 posts here, as it wouldn't let me reply w/o registering first, which i did and now am in the think of it. I know nothing about warming the water. My rempro has a setting on the humidifier of 1-7 or so, and i thought that controlled the amount of moisture, not the temp. but i ha...

Sorry, I'm running 2 posts here, as it wouldn't let me reply w/o registering first, which i did and now am in the think of it. I know nothing about warming the water. My rempro has a setting on the humidifier of 1-7 or so, and i thought that controlled the amount of moisture, not the temp. but i hav...

She doesn't like paying doctors just to tell her to go see another doctor. Well, I can understand not LIKING it. You should see my medical tax deductions for the last five years. However, sometimes it is necessary. Maybe she will be fine. Many, many times I have heard people tell the story of somet...