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How to reduce my events while using my Cpap

Posted by alan bruce @alanbruce, Feb 25, 2019

I track my events, usage, seal and total score daily on Myair which is a Resmed product. I have used a Cpap machine for about 6 months and have had good success however my events seem stay below 5 for a few days and then jumps up to 8 or 9 for a day and then goes back to below 5.. It seems to be a regular pattern however I have not been able to determine why my events go up. Any suggestions are ideas on how to reduce my events would be great.

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sbtheplumber1 | @sbtheplumber1 | Mar 26 4:36pm
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@rjjacobsen

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 use the fluticasone spray , I have a lot of drainage . I’ve been sleeping in the recliner some and keep waking up with fluid in my throat/lungs. I don’t know that I can use a full face since it goes over your eyes , I have Sjogren’s with my eyes being dry I’ve already tore the tissue

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rjjacobsen | @rjjacobsen | Mar 26 4:56pm
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@sbtheplumber1

I use the fluticasone spray , I have a lot of drainage . I’ve been sleeping in the recliner some and keep waking up with fluid in my throat/lungs. I don’t know that I can use a full face since it goes over your eyes , I have Sjogren’s with my eyes being dry I’ve already tore the tissue

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The mask I have is one that covers my mouth and has nasal pillows that contact the nostrils. I have another that covers the mouth and the nose.

"Full face" seems to be an imprecise term.

Both of mine are considered "full face" masks, I've seen "total face" masks that do indeed cover the eyes (I'd hate that, myself).

I have no answers for our stuffy/runny nose situation - after my sinus infection I was directed to stay away from decongestants and antihistamines. Fiddling with CPAP temperature and humidity levels haven't done a thing for me.

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sbtheplumber1 | @sbtheplumber1 | Mar 26 9:45pm
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@rjjacobsen

The mask I have is one that covers my mouth and has nasal pillows that contact the nostrils. I have another that covers the mouth and the nose.

"Full face" seems to be an imprecise term.

Both of mine are considered "full face" masks, I've seen "total face" masks that do indeed cover the eyes (I'd hate that, myself).

I have no answers for our stuffy/runny nose situation - after my sinus infection I was directed to stay away from decongestants and antihistamines. Fiddling with CPAP temperature and humidity levels haven't done a thing for me.

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My mask goes against the bottom of the nose and over the mouth and the hose hooks into the headgear on top of your head. If I pinch the tip of my nose up and down I can breathe fine so he tried the balloon with no luck so he says only thing to do is move the septum. Maybe one of these days we will get some answers.

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rjjacobsen | @rjjacobsen | Mar 27 10:37am
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@sbtheplumber1

My mask goes against the bottom of the nose and over the mouth and the hose hooks into the headgear on top of your head. If I pinch the tip of my nose up and down I can breathe fine so he tried the balloon with no luck so he says only thing to do is move the septum. Maybe one of these days we will get some answers.

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Same as my mask.

I think my nose issue may be related to catching too many basketballs with my face!

Good luck getting a solution. All my best!

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miller231 | @miller231 | Mar 27 11:26am
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@sbtheplumber1

My mask goes against the bottom of the nose and over the mouth and the hose hooks into the headgear on top of your head. If I pinch the tip of my nose up and down I can breathe fine so he tried the balloon with no luck so he says only thing to do is move the septum. Maybe one of these days we will get some answers.

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What is the balloon?

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sbtheplumber1 | @sbtheplumber1 | Mar 27 6:46pm
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What is the balloon?

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Balloon Sinuplasty they put a balloon up your nose to expand the opening to help with narrowing of the sinus

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sbtheplumber1 | @sbtheplumber1 | Mar 27 6:49pm
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@rjjacobsen

Same as my mask.

I think my nose issue may be related to catching too many basketballs with my face!

Good luck getting a solution. All my best!

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I think mines from a barn door falling on me when I was a kid .

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misspeanut5722 | @misspeanut5722 | Apr 3 2:09pm

Yes get the Inspire it’s great

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