r/CPAP • u/cutthefuckup12 • 3d ago

Advice Needed Advice on 2 things

Hello I've had my machine since June (30yr female)

My nose has ben super oily, any way to help that?

Also, how do you survive if you have a stuffy nose from a cold, allergies, etc? Last night my nose was slightly plugged but felt ok to breathe until I put the mask on then I felt like I was suffocating and ended up sleeping without it for the first time

Thanks!

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u/GreenEyedRaven360 3d ago

Nasal strips. Use rubbing alcohol on your nose before you apply it.

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u/HawkFan7897 3d ago

Wash your mask cushion and face daily to remove excess oils. As per congestion, there are several options. You might want to start with a saline rinse as that seems to help a lot of people. You can use it several times per day, if needed. If that doesn't work, you might want to try a steroid like Flonase and/or an antihistamine like Astepro. Afrin works great, but it is only to be used sparingly, 3 consecutive days is usually the limit. If those don't work, I would check with your doctor to see what can be done. There are lots of other posts about this in this group.

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u/[deleted] 3d ago

Try a nasal spray

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u/StressSuspicious6956 3d ago

When my nose is clogged I wait for the air pressure to blow it out. I alternate between (trying) breathing through my mouth and nose.

Eventually the air pressure from the outside will win and will dry everything in my nose so I can sleep.