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03/19/2008 11:42
herro
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 hi, i am already in several other groups but just had time to read posts here. was dx w/severe obstructive sleep apnea this yr. got my cpap about 2 wks ago, i use nose pillows. first couple nites my nose really hurt.then i was doing really well using about 6-7 hrs most nites. then last 2 nites i've woken up with one nostril completely stuffed. not sure why...
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03/19/2008 15:07
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 Hi, Herro, welcome to the group, glad to have you with us, not sure why you might be waking up stuffed up, does your machine have a humidifier?
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03/20/2008 02:32
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 WElcome Herro. Do you have any sinus troubles? Sometimes it takes you sinuses a little longer to adjust to your CPAP. Like Carmen asked Do you have a humidifirer? Is it adjustable? Some have a heat setting maybe you just need to play with the settings until you find what is best for you. In the mean time stick with us and we'll stick with you to get you through the adjustment

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03/20/2008 14:41
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 thanks, i never thought to adjust heat setting. my vaporizer is empty in am if i wear mask all nite. i figured it was cuz my house is dry.
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03/20/2008 15:51
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 the house being dry can do it to you, I know my sinuses suffer with dry air, either from the heating during the winter or from the a/c during the summer, if I fail to put water in my machine I can tell.. add to that the machine tends to dry you out anyway, I keep a nasal spray with me most of the time and use it if it gets too dry ..
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03/24/2008 06:12
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 My CPAP has a humidifier it really helps if you turn up the heat on it. Then I dont wake up as stuffy.
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03/24/2008 15:52
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 Does the warmer water help you Angel? I added some warm water to my machine last night, and kinda felt like I was drowning, lol, after it cooled off, then I was fine.. maybe i am just use to the colder water.
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03/24/2008 16:25
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 I like the warmer. I found if I didnt have it warm my nose would bleed.
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03/25/2008 11:30
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 i turned the temp up on my warmer last nite, it really helped. i made it thru most of the nite before i threw it on the floor!
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03/27/2008 15:23
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 Good for you! I'm glad to hear your starting to get through the night. It takes some time to figure out your machine and what features it does have. i'm glad you are sticking to it.
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