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Does Using Nasal Spray Induce Poor Sleep?
My husband has sleep issues.He uses CPap Machine. He uses a nasal spray frequently. I am worried that the ingedients contain alcohol. He is up constantly through out the night. Do you think thhe nasal spray could attribute to the poor sleep? Could you recommend one that does not effect sleep?Thank you very much!! Colleen
Tue, 9 Jun 2015
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Nasal sprays are normally used for congestion (due to allergies or infection) and/or post nasal drip.
They do not normally affect sleep so another cause needs to be found.
The sleep apnea may be the cause of his disturbed sleep but if you do not think this is the case then he should be reviewed by his sleep specialist.
I hope this helps
Nasal sprays are normally used for congestion (due to allergies or infection) and/or post nasal drip.
They do not normally affect sleep so another cause needs to be found.
The sleep apnea may be the cause of his disturbed sleep but if you do not think this is the case then he should be reviewed by his sleep specialist.
I hope this helps
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