What is Sleep Apnea

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I have a bipap and a cpap. i prefer the bi but my nose gets gloged up so i dont use the paps. i want to start back on them soon what can i use?
Posted on 04/09/07, 09:04 am
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Reply #1 - 04/12/07  6:41pm
" I get a clogged nose too, but i'm on a full face mask and it works well for me. My nose is still stuffy in the morning, but i've gotten use too. "
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Reply #2 - 04/21/07  3:48pm
" I've heard that putting a little vaseline in your nose with a Qtip at bedtime helps "
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Reply #3 - 05/06/07  12:27am
" A nasal gel called AYR will help also. You can buy it over the counter. "
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Reply #4 - 05/15/07  10:33pm
" I get a stopped up nose in the night too. I havent got my cpap yet, I am suppose to get it next week. I just am getting the nose mask, what is the difference? "
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Reply #5 - 07/07/07  5:08pm
" Does anyone have a humidifier with their CPAP? I did not find the cold humidifier helped much, but with the warm humidifier they say the warmer air helps keep the nose clear. I have used nasal drops for a short while to clear my nose, but one can't use them for long. "
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