Hi all, I was wondering if there is any way of relieving my head cold symptoms so I can make full use of the cpap. I am constantly stuffed up, have a headache and pressure in my ears, throat pain, coughing and chest pressure. I am schedualed for septoplasty surgery and to get my tonsils out but Jan. 4th is still so far away. I want relief now!!! My doctor doesn't seem to be much help...any advice?
Debbie

Do you have allergies?  If so, then all of the standard allergy meds.  Prescription antihistamines such a Allegra, Zyrtec, etc., a topical nasal steriod like Rhinocort, Nasonex, Flonase, etc. and my sinus irrigation protocol and recipes which I posted around here somewhere.  If you can't find the post, I'll PM it to you.

If you have a cold, then all the standard decongestants with sinus irrigation.


Vicki, a major allergy suffer and nasal surgery recipient


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That which does not kill you makes you stronger-Friedrich Nietzsche
Friedrich must of had apnea.

I know some meds can make sleep apnea worse..are common cold/flu medications ok for us to use?
Debbie

Meds that make OSA worse are those that decrease muscle tone like tranquilizers and anti-depressants.  Alcohol can do it also, but the amount in cold meds. is negligible unless you drink enough to get soused  


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That which does not kill you makes you stronger-Friedrich Nietzsche
Friedrich must of had apnea.

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Last edited by another_guest on Tue Oct 31, 2006 11:01 pm; edited 1 time in total

Hey, thanx for all the info. I see my doctor on monday and I will try to get him to help me.
Debbie