Do sleep apnea treatments help someone if their sleep apnea is caused by chronic phlegm?
Question by pennypincher: Do sleep apnea treatments help someone if their sleep apnea is caused by chronic phlegm?
My husband says I snore sometimes and don’t sleep sound. Due to allergies, I have phlegm quite frequently and I think that is my problem. Will the c-pap machine do any good if that is the problem?
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Answer by Bradley Whitehead
I think it COULD help in theory, i mean it’s a forced air system right? You’d probably be best off treating the source of the apnea, because in your specific case sleep apnea (and snoring) seem to just be a symptom of your allergies and congestion. Talk to your doctor about a nighttime decongestant for long term use.
You probably don’t want to use the over the counter nighttime decongestants for a very extended period of time because they’re made with ephedrine or pseudophedrine, which isn’t good to take every day for a long time.
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CPAP can help of course. However until you start using this machine you can not imagine how much discomfort it brings to its users. What is more, there may be no need for using it as other more comfortable treatment may well work.
I’d suggest visiting http://snoringremediescenter.com/ – there you can get a free online questionnaire that can determine what is the type of your snoring and afterwards give suggestions – which of the treatments can work for your particular case best.
You can also use the free service of online consultation offered by the website.