Guest guest Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 I have a CPAP machine but when I use the mask (any of them) my sinuses swell. I had my 2nd surgery in Jan and on Fri my surgeon referred me to another ENT - the infection just won't quit -- he's tried prednisone, antibiotics, and allergy meds. He told me not to irriagate because that makes my infection worse. I feel absolutely lousy and exhausted most of the time. Any suggestions? From: gadgetgirlzcom <gadgetgirlzcom@...>Subject: Sleep Apnea & CPAPssamters Date: Saturday, March 15, 2008, 9:01 PM Does anyone else use a CPAP with Samters?My ENT wants me to go to another sleep study and get a CPAP. I'm reluctant because it seems like the CPAP is what started my whole sinus mess in the first place.I have had sleep apnea since birth. About 15 year ago my DR thought I should do something about it. I had surgery to remove tonsils, adenoids, trim turbinates, and fix a deviated septum. Since that didn't seem to fix it the Dr sent me to sleep study and decided I needed a CPAP. I spent slightly over a month's salary on the stupid little machine. After about 2 weeks I couldn't use it because I got a "cold". I was referred to an ENT. I developed a sinus infection. I spent the next year and a half trying to get rid of it. Finally the ENT convinced me that the only fix was surgery. They cleaned out my sinus and the DR said he removed a cyst that was larger than a golf ball. Now I no longer had a sinus infection so I was told to use the CPAP again. I tried but only used it for a few days. I got another cold but this time in turned into pneumonia. I had to go the ER and they said I had "temporary asthma". After I got over that my sinuses were still bothering me. The ENT said that I had "severe allergies" but I tested negative in all allergy tests. Then I developed asthma... then it all unraveled into Samters which I've had now for many years.I've spent the last 13 years fighting Samters. I just had my last polyp removal surgery a month ago. I didn't get my sense of smell back this time so yesterday the DR wrote me out a prescription for prednisone. At least I'll get a few days of smell. :-)Then he decided to talk about my Apnea. I am so reluctant to strap another CPAP to my face. On my best nights I only have to wake up and blow my nose 3 times. On the bad nights is almost constant. How can it possible to wear a CPAP with a stuffy nose? I also feel that my Samters is somehow the fault of the CPAP to begin with.How do you feel about CPAPs? Am I crazy? Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 > From: wkapikorn <wkapikorn@...> > > I have a CPAP machine but when I use the mask (any of them) my sinuses swell. > I had my 2nd surgery in Jan and on Fri my surgeon referred me to another ENT - > the infection just won't quit -- he's tried prednisone, antibiotics, and > allergy meds. He told me not to irriagate because that makes my infection > worse. I feel absolutely lousy and exhausted most of the time. Any > suggestions? > He should be challenged on on the statement that irrigation makes the infection worse. Why? How? What evidence or experience does he have? How can it be bad to flush out gunk from the infected area? Sounds like just another piker who cheated his way through med school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 Wouldn't the CPAP totally dry out the nasal mucosa and interfere with proper drainage.Possibly you could wear a dental appliance as an alternative to the CPAP.Wayne samters From: wkapikorn@...Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2008 05:22:22 -0700Subject: Re: Sleep Apnea & CPAPs I have a CPAP machine but when I use the mask (any of them) my sinuses swell. I had my 2nd surgery in Jan and on Fri my surgeon referred me to another ENT - the infection just won't quit -- he's tried prednisone, antibiotics, and allergy meds. He told me not to irriagate because that makes my infection worse. I feel absolutely lousy and exhausted most of the time. Any suggestions? From: gadgetgirlzcom <gadgetgirlzcom >Subject: Sleep Apnea & CPAPssamters Date: Saturday, March 15, 2008, 9:01 PM Does anyone else use a CPAP with Samters?My ENT wants me to go to another sleep study and get a CPAP. I'm reluctant because it seems like the CPAP is what started my whole sinus mess in the first place.I have had sleep apnea since birth. About 15 year ago my DR thought I should do something about it. I had surgery to remove tonsils, adenoids, trim turbinates, and fix a deviated septum. Since that didn't seem to fix it the Dr sent me to sleep study and decided I needed a CPAP. I spent slightly over a month's salary on the stupid little machine. After about 2 weeks I couldn't use it because I got a "cold". I was referred to an ENT. I developed a sinus infection. I spent the next year and a half trying to get rid of it. Finally the ENT convinced me that the only fix was surgery. They cleaned out my sinus and the DR said he removed a cyst that was larger than a golf ball. Now I no longer had a sinus infection so I was told to use the CPAP again. I tried but only used it for a few days. I got another cold but this time in turned into pneumonia. I had to go the ER and they said I had "temporary asthma". After I got over that my sinuses were still bothering me. The ENT said that I had "severe allergies" but I tested negative in all allergy tests. Then I developed asthma... then it all unraveled into Samters which I've had now for many years.I've spent the last 13 years fighting Samters. I just had my last polyp removal surgery a month ago. I didn't get my sense of smell back this time so yesterday the DR wrote me out a prescription for prednisone. At least I'll get a few days of smell. :-)Then he decided to talk about my Apnea. I am so reluctant to strap another CPAP to my face. On my best nights I only have to wake up and blow my nose 3 times. On the bad nights is almost constant. How can it possible to wear a CPAP with a stuffy nose? I also feel that my Samters is somehow the fault of the CPAP to begin with.How do you feel about CPAPs? Am I crazy? Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Search. Snap and Share. From your phone to your space. Post your pics here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 No, he is a wonderful surgeon. He has tried medicines after medicines and very familiar with Samter's - that's why he has referred me. His surgery made all the difference in the world -- I can breathe (cannot smell) but cough constantly with drainage. (Have lived with pain killers to stop the cough from my ENT.) Even prednisone doesn't seem to help much in small doses and I do not want to take any now -- I was on 20 mg daily for over a year. Also experiencing pain in my face when the cold air hits it -- he thinks it may be caused by the sinuses being open for the first time in years. I agree with his remarks -- I have irrigated with all the suggestions but the liquids seem to get into the sinuses and not drain. From: q2 kenwest@...Subject: Re: Sleep Apnea & CPAPssamters Date: Sunday, March 16, 2008, 9:27 AM > From: wkapikorn <wkapikorn (DOT) com>> > I have a CPAP machine but when I use the mask (any of them) my sinuses swell.> I had my 2nd surgery in Jan and on Fri my surgeon referred me to another ENT -> the infection just won't quit -- he's tried prednisone, antibiotics, and> allergy meds. He told me not to irriagate because that makes my infection> worse. I feel absolutely lousy and exhausted most of the time. Any> suggestions?> He should be challenged on on the statement that irrigation makes theinfection worse.Why? How? What evidence or experience does he have?How can it be bad to flush out gunk from the infected area?Sounds like just another piker who cheated his way through med school. Never miss a thing. Make your homepage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 My dad has polyps and allergies but not Samter’s. He’s been using a CPAP machine for a couple years now and it has made a significant improvement in his health overall. I want to say he uses it even when his sinuses are stuffy but I don’t know how. He sleeps better, is better rested, and his blood pressure has gone down such that he doesn’t need BP meds anymore. I think sleep apnea can cause a lot of health problems. Are there other ways you can control it other than by using a CPAP? K. Sleep Apnea & CPAPs Does anyone else use a CPAP with Samters? My ENT wants me to go to another sleep study and get a CPAP. I'm reluctant because it seems like the CPAP is what started my whole sinus mess in the first place. I have had sleep apnea since birth. About 15 year ago my DR thought I should do something about it. I had surgery to remove tonsils, adenoids, trim turbinates, and fix a deviated septum. Since that didn't seem to fix it the Dr sent me to sleep study and decided I needed a CPAP. I spent slightly over a month's salary on the stupid little machine. After about 2 weeks I couldn't use it because I got a " cold " . I was referred to an ENT. I developed a sinus infection. I spent the next year and a half trying to get rid of it. Finally the ENT convinced me that the only fix was surgery. They cleaned out my sinus and the DR said he removed a cyst that was larger than a golf ball. Now I no longer had a sinus infection so I was told to use the CPAP again. I tried but only used it for a few days. I got another cold but this time in turned into pneumonia. I had to go the ER and they said I had " temporary asthma " . After I got over that my sinuses were still bothering me. The ENT said that I had " severe allergies " but I tested negative in all allergy tests. Then I developed asthma... then it all unraveled into Samters which I've had now for many years. I've spent the last 13 years fighting Samters. I just had my last polyp removal surgery a month ago. I didn't get my sense of smell back this time so yesterday the DR wrote me out a prescription for prednisone. At least I'll get a few days of smell. :-) Then he decided to talk about my Apnea. I am so reluctant to strap another CPAP to my face. On my best nights I only have to wake up and blow my nose 3 times. On the bad nights is almost constant. How can it possible to wear a CPAP with a stuffy nose? I also feel that my Samters is somehow the fault of the CPAP to begin with. How do you feel about CPAPs? Am I crazy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 I have severe sleep apnea but everytime I use my CPAP I get another sinus infections - seems to be the pressure either of the air or the face masks or both. I snore so loud you can hear me outside. This is just another hurdle!!! The surgeries dont seem to have very successful results. > > My dad has polyps and allergies but not Samter's. He's been using a > CPAP machine for a couple years now and it has made a significant > improvement in his health overall. I want to say he uses it even when > his sinuses are stuffy but I don't know how. He sleeps better, is > better rested, and his blood pressure has gone down such that he doesn't > need BP meds anymore. I think sleep apnea can cause a lot of health > problems. Are there other ways you can control it other than by using a > CPAP? > > > > K. > > > > Sleep Apnea & CPAPs > > > > Does anyone else use a CPAP with Samters? > > My ENT wants me to go to another sleep study and get a CPAP. I'm > reluctant because it seems like the CPAP is what started my whole > sinus mess in the first place. > > I have had sleep apnea since birth. About 15 year ago my DR thought > I should do something about it. I had surgery to remove tonsils, > adenoids, trim turbinates, and fix a deviated septum. Since that > didn't seem to fix it the Dr sent me to sleep study and decided I > needed a CPAP. > > I spent slightly over a month's salary on the stupid little machine. > After about 2 weeks I couldn't use it because I got a " cold " . I was > referred to an ENT. I developed a sinus infection. I spent the next > year and a half trying to get rid of it. Finally the ENT convinced > me that the only fix was surgery. They cleaned out my sinus and the > DR said he removed a cyst that was larger than a golf ball. > > Now I no longer had a sinus infection so I was told to use the CPAP > again. I tried but only used it for a few days. I got another cold > but this time in turned into pneumonia. I had to go the ER and they > said I had " temporary asthma " . After I got over that my sinuses were > still bothering me. The ENT said that I had " severe allergies " but I > tested negative in all allergy tests. Then I developed asthma... > then it all unraveled into Samters which I've had now for many years. > > I've spent the last 13 years fighting Samters. I just had my last > polyp removal surgery a month ago. I didn't get my sense of smell > back this time so yesterday the DR wrote me out a prescription for > prednisone. At least I'll get a few days of smell. :-) > > Then he decided to talk about my Apnea. I am so reluctant to strap > another CPAP to my face. On my best nights I only have to wake up > and blow my nose 3 times. On the bad nights is almost constant. How > can it possible to wear a CPAP with a stuffy nose? I also feel that > my Samters is somehow the fault of the CPAP to begin with. > > How do you feel about CPAPs? Am I crazy? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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