My nose hurts so bad

Eleena · Post by **Eleena** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 10:34 am

I woke up at 1:30am to awful pain inside my nose. Out of frustration and pain, I took the mask off and went to sleep without it. I know, bad idea. I have been using ayr saline nasal gel but it isn't helping at all. Before I go out and spend alot of money on a bunch of different things for the nose, could somebody recommend something? Also, I have never used a humidifier. Would it help for this? Thanks everybody!

Missy

DreamStalker · Post by **DreamStalker** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 10:43 am

If the comfort classic is your current mask ... the problem may be with insufficient humidity ... turn up your HH.

Eleena · Post by **Eleena** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 10:47 am

Thanks Dreamstalker! I had a feeling that a humidifier would help. I will buy one as soon as I can afford it. Missy

DreamStalker · Post by **DreamStalker** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 10:51 am

Try and get yourself a Fisher & Paykel HC-150 if you can ... you may be able to find a relatively inexpensive one at auction

http://www.cpapauction.com/

I have two of them ... I bought my back-up on e-bay for $35 + $15 shipping ... brand new in factory sealed box.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 10:52 am

Until you can afford to get a humidifier for your machine may I suggest that you raise the humidity in your house. You don't have to spend a lot of money on one -- a big pot with water on the stove will help some. If you can afford a small cool mist humidifier like what you would use if someone has a cold can be a help. You can pick these up fairly cheaply at WalMart, etc. If you have a thrift store in your area they may have some used ones that you pick up for just a little.

A bottle of Ocean Saline Nose Spray can help as well. Use it several times a day to help it heal.