Seasonal Allergies and CPAP therapy

[Fafner]

I have been on CPAP therapy since August 2008. I always suffered with severe Spring allergies. This is my first Spring (in the Northeast) while under CPAP therapy and I am already noticing a later onset than usual of any symptoms and what symptoms I am experiencing are much milder that in the past. Has anyone else experienced a change in reactions to seasonal allergies after starting CPAP therapy?

Fafner

[Georgio]

I have. I believe others have reported a general improvement in their nasal stuffiness after starting cpap. My improvement is largely due to starting use of Zyrtec-D along with cpap. Now I can breathe through my nose like never before. If I were to speculate, it seems like cpap "inflates" your breathing passages (with filtered air) that seems to have a lasting effect.

Georgio

[Gerald]

I think the white filter in the "M" series intake is doing a good job. My sinuses don't drain as much....my honey feels better from a sinus standpoint....and a good friend has noticed a marked improvement in his allergy/sinus problems after only 2-weeks on the hose.

Gerald

[bobkat1]

I've had a sinus infection once a year for that last 4 years; but if I'm going to get one this year, it's running pretty late (knock wood). I have noticed that the pollen doesn't seem to be affecting me nearly as badly, too (and the cars are green right now!).

[montana]

All my sinus infections are gone since using cpap for last 2 plus years. Even rare colds don't last as long.

[AThom10731]

My allergies have been a nightmare this year with all of the pollen everywhere. I have been taking my mask off after approx 3 hours (I know, I know, this is bad, bad). My nose is so stopped up, I feel claustrophobic and feel like I am not getting enough air. My allergy meds have been changed and I will begin allergy shots soon. The dust mites give me a fit all year long, the grass and tree pollen kill me in the spring and the ragweed attacks me in the fall when I attempt to rake leaves. Well, I am grateful my hubby does the year work.

[clandestine]

i have Allergic rhinitis . my nose stopped up too . Like Georgio mentioned zyrtec works for it . but when i take it , i feel sleepy which is a side effect of Zyrtec . İ will change the medication and use Aerius which is equivalent to zyrtec . If you use a nasal mask and have Allergic rhinitis ,in my opinion it is a must to use this kind of medication

[Kiralynx]

Quercetin is useful for congestion, as is bromelain.

Has the advantage of not doing the sleepies.