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How to reduce my events while using my Cpap
Sleep Health | Last Active: Apr 3 2:09pm | Replies (128)Comment receiving replies
I had the cpap from a previous doctor that retired and the new doc kept adjusting it. I wear the mask that goes under the nose over the mouth. I also have sinus problems so I can’t tolerate a mask on my nose , they tried the balloon surgery with no success so I’m going back in 3 months to discuss septum surgery. Due to a bulging disc in my neck I was having trouble with the flap in my throat not working right, and with my sinuses draining down the back of my throat. The flap has improved so I might try getting the cpap out again.
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I had nasal surgery where they excised part of the turbinates to open things up. Had a long-term sinus infection which went undiagnosed for 9 months, then 5 months of antibiotics, then the surgery. Long before the surgery I switched to a full face mask because I couldn't breathe through the nasal mask.
Unfortunately, it's nearly 4 years later and I have chronic sinus drain down the throat and trouble breathing through the nose regardless - even with using fluticasone spray.
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I sympathize with sinus issues. I often have to be in an almost sitting position at night, on a pile of pillows. Sometimes I use saline nasal spray.
Good luck with your retry.
Jim