When you wake up in the mornings do you have to blow your nose several times? Every morning I blow my nose 4-5 times within the first hour of waking up.
June 18, 2019, 02:10 PM
Some Shot
Nope. Mine has a filter and humidifier built in.
June 18, 2019, 02:14 PM
snidera
When I first started using it, I got stuffed up. Try some saline spray to clear it up. Got the humidity right & it went away over time. I think I was running it too dry, but adding humidity caused the air to feel stuffy & claustrophobic. Allergies seemed to act up the 1st spring I used it as well, now i don't notice a difference from before (mild to moderate, I grab a sudafed on occasion).
3/4 (of 10 levels) in summer, 5/6 when it's cold & dry. When it's static-season (late January), maybe 7/8
June 18, 2019, 02:18 PM
BGULL
Also a no here, been using a CPAP since 1999. For the last 10 years or so, with a humidifier. Before getting diagnosed, I did have similar nasal issues, and I had surgery for a deviated septum as well. That was the part of the fix as well.
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June 18, 2019, 02:22 PM
bald1
Been using a CPAP since '97. Over the years tried with the humidifier on, humidifier off, heated tube on, heated tube off, saline sprays, well you name it...the whole gamut.
Used to get stuffy in the am. Best cure has been Rhinase nasal gel. A dab in each nostril at bedtime and no dryness or build up of any kind during the night.
Heated tube in the winter and humidifier year round with a low setting.This message has been edited. Last edited by: bald1,
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June 18, 2019, 02:23 PM
2Adefender
Yes. Mine has a humidifier and filter built in.
For me, it’s not the machine, it’s allergies.
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June 18, 2019, 03:21 PM
PR64
yes...Every morning I have to blow my nose...
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June 18, 2019, 05:37 PM
low8option
Been using one for about 15 years now with no problems.
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June 18, 2019, 05:43 PM
Cliff
quote:
Originally posted by Some Shot: Nope. Mine has a filter and humidifier built in.
What Some Shot said.
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June 18, 2019, 06:05 PM
BigWhup
Been on a ResMed auto CPAP for a year. First I had my deviated septum repaired and turbinates reduced, and after I could actually breathe went to the CPAP.
Most mornings I get up with no need to blow my nose, maybe once a month I do.
June 18, 2019, 07:06 PM
SpinZone
Sometimes. More so when i use the humidifier then when i run it without the humidifier which is probably 90% of the time.
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June 18, 2019, 07:15 PM
BDA220
No, I wake up with very clear sinus and breathing. It does get worse later though..
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June 19, 2019, 06:37 AM
Eponym
No. I have to take a piss but I don't think that's CPAP related.
I also have an air filter and humidifier.
Aside: I use a nasal mask. Rarely, when I have a bad cold and congestion, I use a full-face mask.
June 19, 2019, 10:03 PM
Tailhook 84
I use a full mask and and filter, but stopped using the humidifier years ago. I don't remember having to blow my nose with the humidifier, but certainly not now without it.
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June 20, 2019, 10:17 AM
molachi
Been using one since 2011, has filter and humidifier and haven't had that problem.
June 20, 2019, 05:42 PM
P210
Mine has a filter and humidifier but I still have to blow my nose when I wake up.
