The Secret To My CPAP Success

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I sustained 10 years of exhausting sleep apnea before finally receiving CPAP treatment. But even then it required more than six months of trial and error connected to the sleep device before I could genuinely employ the device the manner it was intended. Over the 1st month with my sleep device I could only pull off a paltry 2.5 to 3 hours per night. After 6 months I was nonetheless averaging out only ~4 hours a night.

I tried all manner of alterations to my CPAP equipment - mask varieties, mask strap changes, putting the machine along the flooring instead of the nightstand, shifting the humidity level. One night I even pre-heated the distilled water before loading it into the machine.

I realized that if I appreciated why the mask came off my noggin maybe I could come up with a solution. So why did I take the blasted mask off? I began producing a mental inventory of my sensations and surroundings just before slinging the full face mask off. Almost every time I removed the mask off my nose was stuffed up. Really, really stuffed up. Yes, even though I was breathing through my mouth.

If I could unclog the nose maybe I could get a good night's sleep. Eureka!

What unclogs noses? There are all sorts of drugs both prescription and over the counter for people who have colds. Why not look in the local pharmacy?

What I was looking for specifically was an antihistamine. Antihistamines are supposed to be for allergies, but they appear up in cold medications too. And for good reason - they unclog noses, making cold relief possible.

I mused over the umpteen choices available down at the drugstore, at last deciding on a generic version of Claritin. Why Claritin? The first line on the package says "Non-Drowsy". I was already drowsy at night so I didn't want the type of slumber help the old war horses like Benadryl would render. When it was time to get up in the morning I didn't want to have to pull myself out of bed.

So I bought a box of generic Claritin and gave it a try. Did it work? Well, I've been averaging just below 6.5 hours a night of sleep on my CPAP device for the last 14 months. You bet it worked!

Of course, before trying this yourself you should confer with your doctor. Perchance you have some pre-existing condition that makes this unfeasible. More probably your doc will be able to indicate the best antihistamine for you. Just because Claritin worked for me doesn't mean its right for you.

So if you are having troubles sticking with with your CPAP treatment regimen, look at taking a trip to your nearby druggist and picking up a box of antihistamines. Make it a affordable purchase; individuals can have widely varied responses to antihistamines. That is a big cause why there are so many available.

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You may find out more about how I eventually beat Sleep Apnea. Do you have sleep apnea as well? It took me more than 10 years to at last get successful assistance. Take a gander at my website for more CPAP tips.

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