dryness

[Mr Stefan]

I have developed a problem using CPAP, which is drying all my bronchial tubes to the point where I was losing my voice(even with the humidifier at max).
I was at hosptal yesterday to see the consultant and he had the camera inside (not very plaesant) and in his view I should commence nasal saline irrigation in an attempt to free up the mucous in my system and he has put me on term medication for acid reflux which he believes is also causing some of the inflamation of my tubes, in addition he has prescribed a nasel spray to assist in maintaining some lubrication. I must also say I am amazed how soon the consultant got me in for an internal inspection, when my GP flagged up the problem, I have nothing but praise for the health service offered in our area.
Has anyone else had this condition as a result of using CPAP, and does anyone use saline nasal wash on a long term basis, I would be pleased to hear your comments.
Mr Stefan

[James @ Intus]

As the exclusive distributor of the world's best selling saline nasal sinus irrigator as well as from speaking with many CPAP users, I can say with plenty of experience that a daily nasal rinse works wonders. Fisher & Paykel have done a lot of research in humidification and swear by it. If your humidifier doesn't cut it (which one?) you may want to step up to their superior HC150. On top of that, indeed follow your consultant's advice and get that nasal wash going. Check the reviews on Amazon about the SinuPulse Elite, people love it. FYI it has been said that 2/3rds of CPAP users have sinus problems so you sure aren't alone. Just rty and stay away from the druggy type of sprays as you can get addicted to them and they may introduce their own set of nastiness.

[verytired]

hello there

Thats how i was diagnosed with osa. I went to ent to see about my throat they sent me to hospital to have a camera down which revealed nothing then reffered me to the sleep clinic. still get a reccurrence on the sore throat but overall it sorted the problem using a saline rinse (not nice but affective) as for the acid reflux, it comes and goes but your gp should be able to prescribe a suitable tablet such as lansoprazole that soon calms it down.

hope this helps
vtired

[James @ Intus]

Regarding the acid reflux, there are also dietary choices that can help reduce the amount of acid made in the stomach. On top of that, you an put a wedge under or otherwise propr up the head end of your mattress slightly so gravity will help keep the acid down where it belongs.

[Mr Stefan]

Not Alone

Thanks for the comments as I had not read anything in the forum relating to this topic (it might be there but I have not seen it), I thought I would ask the oracle and James comes up trumps again.
I am going to try and establish a routine using a bottle wash nasel system if this works I will invest in the equipment James advises, but I am to start my medication next week (prescription due eary next week), so we will have to see how the combination of all these works together, the dry feeling is extreamly unpleasant, and I loose my voice on a frequent basis which has had it moments as I need to communicate to an audience when I am training a group.
Thanks again for the comments and support, much appreciated.
Mr Stefan

[ashvaj]

Nasal systems have been quite satisfactory in their applications and results.