Sinus & CPAP
Do you find that your CPAP affects your sinuses? What tips and tricks help you when dealing with sinuses or a stuffy nose?
I use decongestant nasal spray and nasal cortisone spray prior to bedtime. I keep my CPAP humidifier set to a low level. This works for me and is recommended by my ENT doctor. Also, regular cleaning of nasal mask and tubing is important.
Such a great idea. I use nasal spray nightly. It definitely helps. Thanks for chiming in. - Lori (Team Member)
I have chronic sinus issues so it was a struggle using the CPAP. The things that I found helpful was cleaning the mask portion very well every day, adjust the humidifier , doing a saline spray at night before using my CPAP. Also once I get tested for season allergies taking something daily for my allergies helped for me too. I hope these tips help.
Warmly, Brittany (SleepApnea.Sleep-Disorders.net/subscribe (Newsletter) Team Member and Advocate)great article. Thanks. I’ll do some of those things more frequently
I too have this problem.
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, thanks for sharing! Others in the community have also mentioned this as an issue. Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://sleepapnea.sleep-disorders.net/living/tips-cpap-seasonal-allergies. Best, Allison (Team Member)
