How do you deal with a head cold

whoslucky · Post by **whoslucky** » Mon Nov 12, 2012 11:42 am

I'm congested and I'm coughing. How can I use my machine? I'm new to CPAP. I have a Resmed S9 Escape, H5i humidifier and an Opus 360 mask. I'm worried about being Medicare compliant and right now I can't stand the idea of using my machine. I'm having trouble getting used to it as it is. Any advise would be appreciated.

YogaKitty · Post by **YogaKitty** » Mon Nov 12, 2012 1:24 pm

I received lots of helpful tips yesterday in this thread

viewtopic/t84140/Any-tips-for-sleeping- ... -nose.html

stage0 · Post by **stage0** » Mon Nov 12, 2012 1:32 pm

If the congestion is nasal; consider a NetiPot. It will help to relieve nasal inflamation and mucus. Make sure you folow the instructions; esp. the one about not using unboiled tap water.
Purchase a Zinc suppliment to keep the virus from reproducing and deducing the time of infection

ChicagoGranny · Post by **ChicagoGranny** » Mon Nov 12, 2012 2:30 pm

whoslucky wrote:I'm congested and I'm coughing. How can I use my machine? I'm new to CPAP. I have a Resmed S9 Escape, H5i humidifier and an Opus 360 mask. I'm worried about being Medicare compliant and right now I can't stand the idea of using my machine. I'm having trouble getting used to it as it is. Any advise would be appreciated.

I have a routine that works very well for me. My husband read it some years ago in this forum and taught it to me. Gramps and I both use it.

- 12-hour generic Sudafed pill every morning to keep the nasal passages open
- 12-hour generic Afrin nasal spray every night to keep the passages open at night (Note: Do not use this more than four nights because more usage can result in rebound congestion when you discontinue Afrin.)
- If sneezing, take 24-hour generic Zyrtec pill - one very 24 hrs.

My husband and I would like to thank whoever posted this because it is a big help. Sorry, but I don't have a link.

We also use zinc lozenges and they seem to help a lot. Follow package instructions and don't overdose.

avi123 · Post by **avi123** » Mon Nov 12, 2012 3:20 pm

whoslucky wrote:I'm congested and I'm coughing. How can I use my machine? I'm new to CPAP. I have a Resmed S9 Escape, H5i humidifier and an Opus 360 mask. I'm worried about being Medicare compliant and right now I can't stand the idea of using my machine. I'm having trouble getting used to it as it is. Any advise would be appreciated.

If I have such a case, which I seldom do:

I take Claritin before going to sleep and, spray or rinse my nose with:

or

If I can't fall asleep within 30 min I take 5 mg of Zolpidem and if that does not work in 30 min I take another such dose which put me to sleep in 15 min.

Larger dose of Zolpidem is habit forming.

cosmo · Post by **cosmo** » Mon Nov 12, 2012 5:10 pm

ChicagoGranny wrote:
I have a routine that works very well for me. My husband read it some years ago in this forum and taught it to me. Gramps and I both use it.

- 12-hour generic Sudafed pill every morning to keep the nasal passages open
- 12-hour generic Afrin nasal spray every night to keep the passages open at night (Note: Do not use this more than four nights because more usage can result in rebound congestion when you discontinue Afrin.)
- If sneezing, take 24-hour generic Zyrtec pill - one very 24 hrs.

My husband and I would like to thank whoever posted this because it is a big help.

Is there a home remedy thread on here? If not, someone should make one.

RandyJ · Post by **RandyJ** » Mon Nov 12, 2012 5:14 pm

I have a full face mask that I used when I had a cold. It allowed me to open my mouth if necessary (blockage) and I was able to keep my mask on all night. The first night was hell though: I kept sneezing and had to remove the mask several times to blow my nose. I went back to my nasal mask a few nights later when I was able to breathe better through my nose.

avi123 · Post by **avi123** » Mon Nov 12, 2012 7:13 pm

RandyJ wrote:I have a full face mask that I used when I had a cold. It allowed me to open my mouth if necessary (blockage) and I was able to keep my mask on all night. The first night was hell though: I kept sneezing and had to remove the mask several times to blow my nose. I went back to my nasal mask a few nights later when I was able to breathe better through my nose.

It sounds like a fantastic idea to use one of my dozen or so old full face masks, that I keep in a drawer, if I come down with a head cold.

Since some of the sufferers are newbies it might be prudent to mention that there is a difference between allergic rhinitis and a vasomotor rhinitis (Google).

Sir NoddinOff · Post by **Sir NoddinOff** » Mon Nov 12, 2012 7:29 pm

I'm pretty much a student of the "Tough It Out School". It's not easy, but I can't tolerate OTC meds (prostate issues) and can't even knock myself out with tranqs or opiate based meds (other medical concerns). A shot of brandy helps a little, but it doesn't last long and yields more apneas than I like to see. Sooooo. good luck figuring it out... if you discover a great solution, come back and let us know

TiredMominCanada · Post by **TiredMominCanada** » Mon Nov 12, 2012 8:00 pm

I take a nighttime decongestant and put a cotton ball dipped in Vicks near the air intake of the machine - crank up the humidity and use a full face mask.

LinkC · Post by **LinkC** » Mon Nov 12, 2012 8:46 pm

Sudafed.

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