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I am reading up on nasal congestion. It can be one sign of LPR - a type of acid reflux in which you don't have the usual heartburn but nasal congestion, mucus, sore throat are some of the symptoms. I am beginning to think this is my problem for various reasons.

Jan. 6 I had a small dinner of plain foods (roasted chicken), 1 glass of wine, and stayed up until 11 p.m. watching Downton Abbey. We were staying at a hotel. I used my saline rinse before the show started. I sat up and watched the show and then layed down with CPAP on. I was shocked that the machine was not blowing little puffs of air at my like usual and discovered that my nose was clear! SHOCKING I wore the CPAP 2 hours, awoke at 5 a.m. to go skiing (only 6 hours of sleep) and discovered that my nose was still clear. My AHI was 0!!! And I was totally energetic and ready to jump out of bed. I must have gotten some good sleep in those 6 hours.

I have not been able to replicate this little experiment. I thought it might be using the saline solution earlier. Now I am beginning to suspect LPR. Tonight I am not going to over eat or drink, stay up to 11 and see what happens.

RogerAN wrote:I had major sinus congestion for many years (dating back to the early 1960's) which involved sinus polyps. I had surgery 5 or 6 times over the years to remove the polyps. I have breathed through my mouth for the past 50 years because when both nostrils are nearly 100 percent blocked because of the polyps, one has little choice. This has been a problem with every type of CPAP mask I have used, even with a chin strap, although just three days ago I received a new Respironics Deluxe chin strap (the wide white one) and my leakage rate dropped immediately to zero on my daily readings. Needless to say, I am thrilled that I have finally found a solution to leaks from my mask. I don't know if your problem is polyps, but I would seek out a good ENT specialist to have a checkup. Best wishes to all in this new year.

Even now my right nose is slightly blocked.I am so stupid for having cancelled an appointment with my local ENT. That was about two years ago. The problem is that, he does not pay for a sign language interpreter due hardship reason. ADA law only allow payment if an employer has over 15 employees. I am going back again this time and we will be writing each other using paper note. Hopefully he will help me find out what is the issue.

Thank you guys.

are you allergic to dairy?

gogailg5 wrote:are you allergic to dairy?

I like little milk.Too much of it makes feel uncomfortable.