If it is too difficult pouring saline into your nose, try a spray, followed by a snort.
Ocean brand is effective, and already sterile.
Way less solution, but a little could be enough.
Home made solution should only be made with sterile water and salts.
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- Mon Mar 11, 2024 2:13 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Nasal Irrigation
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1302
- Mon Mar 11, 2024 1:57 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: nasal decongestants
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1592
Re: nasal decongestants
Decongestants are not always the answer.
Try an antihistamine first.
Not as nasty--and might do the trick.
Try an antihistamine first.
Not as nasty--and might do the trick.
- Mon Mar 11, 2024 11:48 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: nasal congestion question
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1712
Re: nasal congestion question
Are you taking anything for allergies? My congestion improved vastly after being diagnosed with allergic rhinitis, and taking a nightly OTC antihistamine. It first came with a decongestant, but I realized I only need the antihistamine. My doctor recommended it after I complained about frequent cases...
- Mon Mar 11, 2024 11:25 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Accidentally erasing stored data on CPAP machine
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1908
Re: Accidentally erasing stored data on CPAP machine
I can totally change the time on my Airsense 10; But I choose not to. DST is stupid. Once I retired, I no longer have to play that damn game. What game is that? I'm retired too but I still like to know what the correct time is once in a while. I have clocks for that--on the wall, nightstand, microw...
- Sun Mar 10, 2024 10:23 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Accidentally erasing stored data on CPAP machine
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1908
Re: Accidentally erasing stored data on CPAP machine
I can totally change the time on my Airsense 10;
But I choose not to. DST is stupid.
Once I retired, I no longer have to play that damn game.
But I choose not to. DST is stupid.
Once I retired, I no longer have to play that damn game.
- Sun Mar 10, 2024 12:37 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: When to end CPAP
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1023
Re: When to end CPAP
The AHI reported by the cpap is TREATED.
The low numbers only mean your cpap is effective.
I can see fine with my glasses--but can't see crap without them.
Same thing.
The low numbers only mean your cpap is effective.
I can see fine with my glasses--but can't see crap without them.
Same thing.
- Sun Mar 10, 2024 12:23 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: using a borrowed machine
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5630
Re: using a borrowed machine
Very likely to be interested in selling something ridiculous.mommydear wrote: ↑Sat Mar 09, 2024 11:34 pmMaybe not a troll but, clearly someone that doesn't know much about CPAPChicagoGranny wrote: ↑Mon Mar 04, 2024 12:48 pmI think a troll, who doesn't have honest intentions, has come on board.
- Sat Mar 09, 2024 12:34 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: is the myair app accurate
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1814
Re: is the myair app accurate
Total leaks or excess leaks?Pugsy wrote: ↑Fri Mar 08, 2024 8:38 pmIt's 30% or more of the time above 24L/min.Respirator99 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 08, 2024 8:25 pmThe machine will give you a red frowny face if your leaks exceed 24 L/min for 70% of the time or more.
- Sat Mar 09, 2024 12:29 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Semi-OT reminder: Never leave melatonin out for the visiting grandkids to get to.
- Replies: 1
- Views: 517
Re: Semi-OT reminder: Never leave melatonin out for the visiting grandkids to get to.
We had neighbors who lost a toddler, due to finding his mother's iron supplement. This was in the early 60's. Almost anything can be deadly. Kids are very clever at getting things open. "Child-safe" containers are little more than a challenge to a bored child. Lock and key is better; at least until ...
- Sat Mar 09, 2024 12:22 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: OT: Is it OK if I don't take some articles from Psychology Today too seriously?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3160
Re: OT: Is it OK if I don't take some articles from Psychology Today too seriously?
Right after my post, I watched Adam Savage build a guitar case for Eric Idle on YT.
- Fri Mar 08, 2024 8:04 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: is the myair app accurate
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1814
Re: is the myair app accurate
I would trust what you see on the machine itself.
That data is closer to the source--and MyAir is slightly suspect, IMHO.
That data is closer to the source--and MyAir is slightly suspect, IMHO.
- Fri Mar 08, 2024 7:59 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Medicare and Masks
- Replies: 18
- Views: 6202
Re: Medicare and Masks
So, "Mask of patient's choice" is no longer acceptable?
That kind of makes it harder to get started successfully.
That kind of makes it harder to get started successfully.
- Fri Mar 08, 2024 7:37 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: OT: Is it OK if I don't take some articles from Psychology Today too seriously?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3160
Re: OT: Is it OK if I don't take some articles from Psychology Today too seriously?
Sometimes I need me a little Monty Python.
Silly makes the world go round.
Silly makes the world go round.
- Thu Mar 07, 2024 11:07 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Continued use of recalled Philips Dreamstation BiPAP AVAPS machine
- Replies: 55
- Views: 15979
Re: Continued use of recalled Philips Dreamstation BiPAP AVAPS machine
Cellular signals are dependent on the locations of cell towers, as seen outdoors. --big, tall constructions, with large-ish dish antennae hanging off the side. Wi-fi requires a compatible device within a few FEET, like in McD's or at home. The hardware is very small, as is the signal strength. Linka...
- Wed Mar 06, 2024 8:45 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: valves seem to close when I exhale
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2423
Re: valves seem to close when I exhale
If you are looking at a flexible valve at the front of a full face mask, that is the ANTI-ASPHYXIA valve. It should be closed unless your machine is not running, like in a power outage. The exhaust vents always release gases while the cpap is running. They wash out carbon dioxide, which you want gon...