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Suggest Treatment For Severe Runny Nose While Using CPAP Machine
Question: I have a cpap machine with a humidifier. Now after some years I get a severe runny nose at 3 am. I am reluctant to get used to using oxymetazoline nasal spray regularly as I have heard that this could lead to a dangerous dependence and other problems.
Thanks for your answer XXXXXXX Seay
Thanks for your answer XXXXXXX Seay
Brief Answer:
Check the humidifier. Avoid the oxymetazoline nasal spray.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. Check the humidifier. Improper humidification and temperature changes will lead to a runny nose.
2. Overuse of an oxymetazoline nasal spray will lead to a condition called rhinitis medicamentosa.
3. Request your doctor to prescribe an anti-allergic medication and a steroid nasal spray. Check the nose for dryness or fungal infection with a nasal examination and an endoscopy, if possible. A nasal saline wash will help. Sinusitis or nasal valve problems can also be a contributing cause.
4. If the anti-allergic medication does not control the symptoms, this is more likely to be a problem with the humidifier or the pressure settings.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
Check the humidifier. Avoid the oxymetazoline nasal spray.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. Check the humidifier. Improper humidification and temperature changes will lead to a runny nose.
2. Overuse of an oxymetazoline nasal spray will lead to a condition called rhinitis medicamentosa.
3. Request your doctor to prescribe an anti-allergic medication and a steroid nasal spray. Check the nose for dryness or fungal infection with a nasal examination and an endoscopy, if possible. A nasal saline wash will help. Sinusitis or nasal valve problems can also be a contributing cause.
4. If the anti-allergic medication does not control the symptoms, this is more likely to be a problem with the humidifier or the pressure settings.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
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