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Nasal congestion

Posted by patrick1000 @patrick1000, Feb 13 5:58pm

I have COPD, asthma, and a bit of emphysema and am using Trelegy and ipratropiam. Winter and summer about half way through the night a get extreme congestion sometimes totally blocking my nasal breathing.
Any tips?

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chzuck | @chzuck | 2 days ago
In reply to @patrick1000 "Must be allergies. I rinse before I go to bed completely clearing my nose but then..." + (show)
@patrick1000

Must be allergies. I rinse before I go to bed completely clearing my nose but then can be plugged solid 2-3 hours later.

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Similar to my issue. Air purifiers pretty much fixed that problem. Apparently dust/dust mites is my problem. I spent a night in the hospital and noticed no nose plugging. This was after I had a conversation with a hearing aid tech who said she had similar issues and removed all of the carpet in her house and the problem with her nose was gone.

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chzuck | @chzuck | 2 days ago

Try an air purifier in your bedroom. It worked for me.

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chzuck | @chzuck | 2 days ago
In reply to @lisalucier "Hi, @patrick1000 - Getting your nose plugged up when you're trying to sleep is not fun...." + (show)
@lisalucier

Hi, @patrick1000 - Getting your nose plugged up when you're trying to sleep is not fun. I would like to tag some Connect members who've talked about nasal congestion to see if they have input for you on how you're getting so congested in the middle of the night and how you might proceed @collage @chzuck @celia16 @robbie44 @shooei @dedhambeth @pkalkstein @benchi300 @nrd1 @sueinmn and @pml.

I learned that I was not taking all the ipratropium spray I was prescribed when going through my medications with a nurse. I don't think to take it midday, but it might be helpful.

Is there any chance you are not taking the full prescription of anything?

Another thought is that I believe your nasal spray, which I also take, helps most with runny nose. The fluticasone spray helps most with congestion. Have you talked to your doctor about the congestion and if another spray or medication might help?

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I had similar issues and an air purifier greatly reduced the problem.

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | 2 days ago
In reply to @patrick1000 "Mostly the same story, still need to find the allergy and see a specialist regarding the..." + (show)
@patrick1000

Mostly the same story, still need to find the allergy and see a specialist regarding the passages. I think not just uncomfortable but a bit dangerous to have these sleep problems. I'm going back for a breathing test this year and am amassing a checklist.

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I see others suggested making your home "allergy-friendly" - which we had to do for our kids. We found out we all breathed better.
Here's what our home looks like now:
No carpet except on stairs, no shoes in the house
Washable bedspreads, comforters, blankets and pillows, washed & dried frequently
HEPA air filtration in main living area and bedrooms in addition to whole-house air filter
All window coverings easily washed or dusted
No pets in sleeping areas and we had to get rid of birds and ban friends' cats (specific allergies)
Fragrance-free, allergy-friendly laundry and cleaning products
No scented candles or air fresheners

Our latest approach - adjustable bed with head raised about 20 degrees, has helped too.

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