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Re: Trying to block nasal pillow but it's still blowing
Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2014 6:33 pm
by chunkyfrog
TL, you have a brilliant child!
Re: Trying to block nasal pillow but it's still blowing
Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2014 7:05 pm
by JimP
Have you thought about calling the manufacturer and asking them?
Re: Trying to block nasal pillow but it's still blowing
Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2014 7:17 pm
by palerider
Tatooed Lady wrote:Play doh up the nose I haven't a clue...however, play doh in a kid's ear to block the sound of the bells at school... not the call I expected to get.
your kid gave you all sorts of unexpected "calls from school", didn't he?
Re: Trying to block nasal pillow but it's still blowing
Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2014 11:07 pm
by JimP
palerider wrote:Tatooed Lady wrote:Play doh up the nose I haven't a clue...however, play doh in a kid's ear to block the sound of the bells at school... not the call I expected to get.
your kid gave you all sorts of unexpected "calls from school", didn't he?
Yeah, having an active imagination is fun until you discover that your kids got it. Then its not nearly as much fun.
Re: Trying to block nasal pillow but it's still blowing
Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2014 7:58 am
by Demerit
Get an oracle mask and solve your issue.
Re: Trying to block nasal pillow but it's still blowing
Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2014 9:49 am
by Sheffey
Demerit wrote:Get an oracle mask and solve your issue.
Much better is to get rid of the issue:
ChicagoGranny wrote:Have you consulted with an ENT about your nasal problems? If not, he should do an endoscopy in his office on your first visit and give you an opinion. It's easy and quick and usually gives a good indication of any structural problems.
http://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/endos ... -sinusitis
If air won't flow through your nostrils, there is a reason for it.
I had turbinate reduction surgery and deviated septum corrected. One of the best things I have ever done for myself and fairly easy recovery. Doctors have gotten very skilled at doing these.
At least have the exam. You may find that it is something easily fixed.
Re: Trying to block nasal pillow but it's still blowing
Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2014 10:10 am
by chunkyfrog
If insurance coverage is an impediment: since you already have apnea, the surgery may be considered medically necessary.
Re: Trying to block nasal pillow but it's still blowing
Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2014 10:25 am
by Sheffey
chunkyfrog wrote:If insurance coverage is an impediment: since you already have apnea, the surgery may be considered medically necessary.
I'm not sure what you mean by this. Surgery for enlarged turbinates or deviated septum is covered by all policies that I know of. There is no requirement that you have sleep apnea.
Enlarged turbinates and deviated septum make it difficult to breathe properly all day long. Mouthbreathing is unhealthy with or without apnea.