Sleep Apnea... Can't breath through nose at night...

Bubba · Post by **Bubba** » Tue Jan 24, 2006 3:58 pm

I have been diagnosed with Sleep Apnea. I have found that the CPap machine does help, but I can't always breath through my nose when its time for bed... in fact, I am lucky if I can breath through one side at all.

Anyways, does anyone have any recommended nasal sprays... I hear "terrible" things about nasal sprays, but hey, I gotta sleep. Also, does anyone out there recommend going to an alergist... I breathe quite well throughout the day... just at night, I have trouble breathing.

Thanks,

Brian

Terry · Post by **Terry** » Tue Jan 24, 2006 4:23 pm

Hey Bubba;
Welcome to the forum. I have a similar problem with nasal congestion. While i was at the sleep study, the sleep doctor prescribed Nasonex, which i use just before bedtime. I found that i helps me, although it may take 4 -5 days before the effects are realyy noticeable.

God bless,
Terry

another guest · Post by **another guest** » Tue Jan 24, 2006 9:22 pm

Bubba
You might want to try a Swift or other pillow type mask. They tend to inflate your nose a bit and make it easier to breath. For me, a regular mask is a hit or miss on any given day, but the pillows always work.

twistedcherokee · Post by **twistedcherokee** » Tue Jan 24, 2006 10:02 pm

May want to get a full face mask.

Toby

Goofproof · Post by **Goofproof** » Wed Jan 25, 2006 12:09 am

I have the same problem as you, I use a FF Mask from the start, otherwise I have to sleep in a chair. I use Members Mark, Allergy tab, 2 before bed, from SAM'S CLUB, $3.22 for 400 tabs. I am not supposed to use anything like this, but one must breathe. I also turn from side to side a few times per night to clear the plugged nostril. It get worse the last 3 hours due to the pills wearing off. I manage to get 8 to 10 hours a night that way.

Mask

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