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RE: My life has become living hell... - arc0509 - 06-13-2020 (07-26-2018, 08:47 PM)SteveMac Wrote: Another recommendation ... Do you take steam daily?? Also, do you have nasal blockage whenever you lie down with or without machine? RE: My life has become living hell... [nose blockage] - arc0509 - 06-13-2020 (07-27-2018, 07:15 AM)OpalRose Wrote: I use a saline nasal rinse in the squeeze bottle almost daily. You can buy in a kit, prepackaged saline packets, and squeeze bottle. I find this easier to use than a Neti Pot. Does it solve your nasal congestion when lying down? RE: My life has become living hell... [nose blockage] - arc0509 - 06-13-2020 (07-27-2018, 09:23 AM)Stom Wrote:(07-26-2018, 03:11 PM)arc0509 Wrote: The nose block clears mostly while standing up and worsens immediately on lying down. Can you post a photo of the pillow you got made? i can consider going for something similar.. RE: My life has become living hell... [nose blockage] - arc0509 - 06-13-2020 (07-27-2018, 11:18 AM)Cpapian Wrote:(07-27-2018, 03:06 AM)arc0509 Wrote: I live in India. Definitely one of the most polluted places. My city is definitely in top 20 if not top 10. I have already got my nose checked by two different doctors. Both say nothing is wrong with my nose. No sinus, no allergy nothing. They blame it on the unnatural pressure of the machine. I am at min 8 and max 13 currently. Anything lower than 8 messes up my sleep. RE: My life has become living hell... [nose blockage] - arc0509 - 06-13-2020 (07-27-2018, 12:28 PM)mesenteria Wrote: Most pharmacies will sell gallon plastic milk-type jugs of distilled water for a little more than a gallon a jug, maybe two bucks. It might be cheaper in the long run, if you intend to live for about six more years, to have a good filtration or reverse-osmosis system put in line to one of the sink faucets in your house. There are also in-line UV sterilization systems that are available for about $300+/-. I have two reverse osmosis systems in my home. TDS is always around 25. But what exactly are you suggesting? Nasal irrigation using saline water? RE: My life has become living hell [nose blockage] - OpalRose - 06-13-2020 I normally don't experience nasal congestion laying down (unless I have a cold or allergies act up) plus I sleep slightly elevated, which helps. Using saline nasal sprays regularly helps. RE: My life has become living hell... [nose blockage] - arc0509 - 06-13-2020 (07-28-2018, 10:15 AM)ghce Wrote:(07-27-2018, 03:06 AM)arc0509 Wrote: Actually the issie is more compounded without the mask. With the mask pushing in air, i can atleast sleep peacefully. But, without the mask, the situation is terrible. Nasal sprays like otrivin which open up instantly are not healthy for continuous use of more than 3 days. So i use it in emergencies only. Normal saline nasal sprays dsnt work. Can you confirm about the congestion being solved after using nasal pillows? I mean i am usually fine in supine position but in any other position the nose gets blocked.. Do nasal pillows allow you to sleep in any position? RE: My life has become living hell... [nose blockage] - arc0509 - 06-13-2020 (07-29-2018, 01:05 PM)GuppyDRV Wrote: Had the same problem. I take Allegra as needed during allergy season and I use a Neti Pot nightly. I boil the water for 5 minutes pre-use and add a small amount of salt. Without these steps the Neti stings the sinus a small bit and I guess the boiling helps with bacteria etc... I read somewhere that the boiling evaporates chlorine if your water supply is chlorinated. I have no proof of this or reference to link with but can say when I don't boil I get the feeling like I just jumped into a chlorinated pool. Maybe some of our chemistry inclined members could comment. Did it solve your nasal congestion problem? RE: My life has become living hell [nose blockage] - OpalRose - 06-13-2020 arc0509, You have just quoted about 9 people from posts that's are over 2 years old. You may not receive many responses to your questions, as they may not be following this thread. You would be better off starting a new thread with your concerns. RE: My life has become living hell [nose blockage] - arc0509 - 06-13-2020 I had started this thread last year. Ever since, my problem is still the same. What i have safely ruled out is that no amount of fidgeting with the humidifer settings will relieve this issue. The issue is: As soon as i lie down, irrespective of the time of day, irrespective of the fact that whether i am using my cpap or not, my nose blocks in each and every position except for the supine position(i.e. lying down on the back and facing the ceiling). I decided to revisit my thread to check if any real possible solution has come up... Please if anyone has found a workable solution, kindly let me know. |