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CPAP/ASV and nasal congestion, better filters? - oldfart59 - 05-30-2018

Lately I have been waking with nasal congestion so bad that I can’t breathe. I change the filter on my Resmed 10, clean my Quatro FFM  but still having this congestion. I am not allergic to anything but cats. I understand that congestion is due to partials in the air. So I wonder if there is a better filter I can add to my ASV to remove these allergens? (Assuming that is what it is). This is new the last 2 weeks. Anyone else experiencing nasal congestion ( no running nose, just stuffed up at night). I have not had a good night sleep for a while.


RE: CPAP/ASV and nasal congestion, better filters? - JesseLee - 05-30-2018

I don't have any advice on your filter and don't recommend trying to modify the filter. It is a good idea to regularly replace the filter (once a month). I personally use Flonase to keep my nose and sinuses clear. I have had great results. Flonase is a steroid so you should ask your doctor if it is appropriate for you. But, you can purchase it over the counter and I use it once daily 1 hour before bed. One shot in each nostril. I too have a mixed lot of allergies.


RE: CPAP/ASV and nasal congestion, better filters? - jaswilliams - 05-30-2018

A change in the humidity settings adding more or turning off can also help congestion (But which varies from person to person)


RE: CPAP/ASV and nasal congestion, better filters? - Mosquitobait - 05-31-2018

Are you using Resmed BRAND filters? Or knockoffs? The brand name filters are much more effective, but do seem to do a good job.


RE: CPAP/ASV and nasal congestion, better filters? - Sleep2Snore - 05-31-2018

Last few weeks is likely to be pollen more than anything else.
Try taking something that will help with pollen to see if this helps.