Sleep Apnea Support Group

I have chronic issues. my doctor has prescribed Astelin, two puffs AM and two puff PM for me to keep things cleared up. It seems to help me. I use it right before I am putting the mask on to prepare me for my nights sleep. Hope this helps! joAnn

My doctor prescribed a steriod nasal spray for me to use which helps cut down on my sinus infections. My sleep doctor told me last week that people who use cpaps get a lot more sinus infections that other folks because of the cold air being pumped in. *shrugs* I'd much rather use my cpap and have the sinus infections.

yes i have had sinus problems my whole life - havent started CPAP yet but i am hoping they give me a warm air humidifier one

All good comments thanks. I am still attempting to use the CPAP, sometimes I make it through the night other times it comes off halfway thru the night. I still have not figured out which is the correct humidity setting for me... to much humidity or too little humidity promotes "stuffiness"; I find that when my nose is "stuffy" (I am a nose breather) that I end up "gasping" for air even with the CPAP, I usually wake with alot of "gas." Does anyone else experience this?

Cheers
Leslie

Yes, left nostril, sometimes both. Lots of post-nasal drip. Doc Rxd saline spray, Nasacort, along with sleep study.

Does anyone use a neti pot?

LSmac,
I'm very new at this; just finised my 2nd study for settings but no equiment yet. My sleep doc said bloating and gas is normal and will go away eventually.

HiChaCha...

I actually don't use the Neti pot anymore but use the NeilMed Saline rinse upon rising in the morning and before I go to bed.. It helps alot. I am also currently taking Nasonex!

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I've always had sinus problems.. actually since i started using nasal pillows it has helped my sinus stay clear.. then again... I don't use my machine more than an hour or two at a time... pain wakes me up ever hour or two... so I toss it off snooze for a while put it back on..

I recently had to have sinus surgery due to a narrow right sinus passage. I use Astelin in the AM and PM and this seems to keep me open for the night to use of my CPAP

What kind of sinus surgery Dark? I am considering surgery for right nasal collapse and deviated septum.My sleep Dr insists I have it done and I can probably lower my settings by half. I see an Ent Dr Group at UCSF and they are the best I am told.