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Re: What about colds

Posted by Fred on November 21, 2007 at 05:04:35:

In Reply to: What about colds posted by use2snooze on November 19, 2007 at 14:53:09:

A CPAP with its humidifier seems to help a cold, and help you sleep. As Bird Watcher said, the air forced through your nose will help keep your breathing clear (enough). Combine the CPAP with an antihistimine at night. You can even try a spray mist like Afrin (but not too much, or too often)and that will keep your nose open. A trick: when the CPAP is fully ramped up, open your mouth and let the air blow through for 15 or 20 seconds, and that will clear some congestion. Since I've been on a CPAP (2 years) I have not had a bad cold or sinus infection. A CPAP seems to discourage colds. Allergies on the other hand ........

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