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Re: Suffocating

Posted by Cue Miller on February 15, 2002 at 09:23:12:

In Reply to: Suffocating posted by Tory on February 15, 2002 at 07:21:46:

The nasal congestion may be from the CPAP, or may be from other causes entirely (such as a head cold or nasal polyps or a deviated septum).

Some people -- a very few people -- actually get MORE congestion from humidifiers.

I sympathize with your plight. It is truly miserable. I would visit an ENT who specializes in sinus issues. Among a number of treatments available are topical steroid nasal sprays such as Flonase or Nasonex.

When I had a similar problem, it turned out to be caused by severe nasal polyps and required surgical treatment. I was badly congested all the time, CPAP or not. An awful experience. Not everyone has to go through surgery, however.

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