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by MKA
Thu Mar 15, 2012 12:18 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Concerned about shortness of breath
Replies: 5
Views: 2259

Re: Concerned about shortness of breath

I'm thinking you are a great candidate for FFM. I belive that sleep apnea probably did contribute to your A-Fib problem. That is about the only health issue I don't have at this point related to sleep apnea. Hope this gets worked out for you. Keep in touch with your doctors.
by MKA
Thu Mar 15, 2012 11:53 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Allergy Season - Benefits to CPAP?
Replies: 6
Views: 3066

Re: Allergy Season - Benefits to CPAP?

I've been doing same thing with regard to congestion maintenance. The pollen count around here right now is 11 out of 12....Zyrtec daily, lot of saline, neti pot, and I have Nasonex, but still am finding congested so I've resorted to Afrin (one spray) to assist before going to bed. I think it all ki...
by MKA
Thu Mar 15, 2012 10:58 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newbie here, cannot fall asleep with mask on
Replies: 24
Views: 9066

Re: Newbie here, cannot fall asleep with mask on

This is day 9 on CPAP for me...second and third nights were the worst, but I am doing very well with it now. I actually feel GOOD. You do have to JUST DO IT. I, like someone else here, spent the last 10 + years or so suffering from declining health. Started at age 27 with pre-eclampia with first bab...
by MKA
Wed Mar 14, 2012 12:49 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: location of CPAP to bed
Replies: 3
Views: 1016

location of CPAP to bed

I've seen a few really much older posts (while reading through site) that have said that it is best to keep CPAP lower than bed level/just off of floor. Can someone explain to me why??? I understand there is something called "rain out" but not even sure what that means. SPLAIN LUCY!?!
by MKA
Wed Mar 14, 2012 12:43 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: upper respiratory problems with CPAP use
Replies: 25
Views: 15843

Re: upper respiratory problems with CPAP use

I am fairly new...one week...to using nasal CPAP/nasal mask and I am really really congested. Granted the allergen level is an 11 out of 12 here in Roanoke, VA, but I take an allergy tablet daily, run a Neti pot through my nose at least twice a day, and by the end of the day I have to shoot Afrin up...