... To keep my nose moist I use Flonase and Ayr be just before I go to bed and blow my nose good. I have Asthma and Chronic Bronchitis.Always have a cough and wheeze. This heat and humidity in MI is killing me.

... been doing well against that goal. My wife says the ASV PAP has greatly reduced snoring. The noticeable and welcome change I've noticed is that my cough headaches have stopped. The only changes I've made that I can attribute their ending are more sleep and using the ASV PAP. I'm 70 YO, 5' 10" and ...

pratzert wrote: ↑

Tue Apr 15, 2025 10:40 am

Will Medicare start covering Aspirin, cough syrup or Band-Aids since they are OTC ?

My Medicare Advantage Plan allows $108 per quarter for OTC.

... a Rx for these item probably does cut down on dishonesty and fraud. Plus, where would they draw the line? Will Medicare start covering Aspirin, cough syrup or Band-Aids since they are OTC ?

... the humidifier tub. The CPAP can not create water on its own. Excess saliva very well could be going down your throat as you sleep and causing a cough to clear the saliva. Googling 'overactive salivary glands' may help describe the condition and symptoms.

... for help. My lungs are being affected and today I am struggling to breathe from all the rainout going into my lungs. I am constantly either coughing from the water and have dry mouth every single day. Or I get stuffy, congested nose with a headache. Water from rainout does not get into your ...

... for help. My lungs are being affected and today I am struggling to breathe from all the rainout going into my lungs. I am constantly either coughing from the water and have dry mouth every single day. Or I get stuffy, congested nose with a headache. Water from rainout does not get into your ...

... enough that I have less resistance. Dr. assures me I was virus free a week and a half after my symptoms began and just the irritation and cough remained. Just looking for ways to avoid any further irritation while the cough persists. Searching this forum with the word "bronchitis" brought ...

stevenal wrote: ↑

Wed Jan 29, 2025 8:40 pm

Viral according to my Dr.

Viral pneumonia spreads through respiratory droplets from an infected person's cough, sneeze, or talk. The droplets can be inhaled by others nearby. It's very unlikely it had anything to do with the cleanliness of your CPAP.

... The lid rises a bit, but nothing leaks. The new tank acts exactly the same. After two nights back on the old tank, I'm still here. I think my cough is improving, but it may just be coincidence.

... pressure(s) of PAP treatment having "destroyed" anyone or anything. One is much more likely to be damaged by a single instance of a sneeze, a cough, or a laugh than by a year of unneeded PAP, in my opinion. Causes and treatments (when needed) for central sleep apnea vary according to subtype. ...

... the rest of the mask. Here's hoping you continue to do well with your current set-up. As for sneezing with a taped mouth: when I feel a sneeze or cough coming on, I use my fingers to hold my lips closed and just go ahead with the sneeze or cough. Sneezes can leave some mucus in your mask, but ...

I was desperate for solutions, i had horrible dry throat, cough and congestion. I talked to 3 different doctors and 2 different respiratory therapists, even got scoped. My uvula was enlarged due to inflammation/ dryness / irritation and i had the worst ...

... both before at lower humidity levels for a short time. Asked chatgpt which pill to try: ChatGPT 4o mini Log in You said: I have a chronic dry cough and post nasal drip only from using the cpap, I've been prescribed montelukast and zyrtrc, which would be better to eliminate the post nasal drip ...

Am I reading correctly that the congestion and cough came after you UPPED the humidity? Perhaps that's what's irritating things, even if it does seem to feel more comforting. Sometimes there is a "sweet spot" between too little and too much humidity. ...