Hello Guest, Welcome to Apnea Board !
As a guest, you are limited to certain areas of the board and there are some features you can't use.
To post a message, you must create a free account using a valid email address.

or Create an Account


New Posts   Today's Posts

Nose congestion and UARS
#1
Nose congestion and UARS
I think I have UARS. Every time I start to fall asleep, the soft palate in the back of my mouth relaxes on to my tongue, making a slight noise to keep me awake. This is incredibly anxiety producing. What helps is xanax, then I can sleep fine, I just don’t want to take it all the time but feel I almost have to. I also struggle with insomnia. When this first started happening I was under so much stress I just bought a used CPAP. It does seem to help but now it will cause one nostril to be inflamed, thus keeping me up. I do a Neti pot before bed as well nasacort spray. I’m a little bit more clear but the nostril is still clogged, especially when the CPAP is on. It’s been three nights with the spray, I heard it can take a week to work. Anybody have some of these experiences?. Thanks
Post Reply Post Reply
#2
RE: Nose congestion and UARS
I read that Nasacort can work within a few days for some people, but for others, it can take up to two weeks, so don't be discouraged if it isn't helping yet. Smile
Machine:  ResMed AirCurve 10 Vauto
Mask:  Bleep DreamPort Sleep Solution
Post Reply Post Reply
#3
RE: Nose congestion and UARS
Record your sleep and post your Oscars (per board standards), so we can see what all is going on.

I believe xanax will relax you, but might also relax your palate, so xanax might be very counterproductive in your situation. I am not a doc, however.

Hopefully, your Oscars will offer up clues and we can sort this out.
Post Reply Post Reply
#4
RE: Nose congestion and UARS
Thanks you. Yes I will have to record it
Post Reply Post Reply
#5
RE: Nose congestion and UARS
As you are considering your sleep, get the settings for humidity and temperature to your liking. In my experience, too much or too little of one or the other can make you stuffy.

IMO your Oscars will be a big help.
Post Reply Post Reply
#6
RE: Nose congestion and UARS
"I do a Neti pot before bed as well nasacort spray."

Hi, I used to have permanently congested nose. Even septoplasty and conchoplasty didn't work, but they laid foundation for what happened next. I tried also flushing sinuses but that didn't make any difference. What helped me were exercises from Buteyko method. One exercise really open the nose and some other improve breathing habits.
Post Reply Post Reply
#7
RE: Nose congestion and UARS
(07-23-2024, 05:39 AM)krzysztof Wrote: What helped me were exercises from Buteyko method. One exercise really open the nose and some other improve breathing habits.


was there any specific exercises that helped more than others? Did it take some time to work? I’ve been sleeping just a few hours a night with a lot of anxiety. Getting pretty desperate. 
Post Reply Post Reply
#8
RE: Nose congestion and UARS
Hi Jstalez,

"was there any specific exercises that helped more than others? Did it take some time to work? I’ve been sleeping just a few hours a night with a lot of anxiety. Getting pretty desperate. "

Yes, it took 6 months of daily practice to transition fully to nose breathing. But it was 100% worth it.
One exercise: slowing airflow down, can be unpleasant if you overdo it, but it's easy and can practice everywhere even at work without looking like practicing something. It makes you adapt to lower volume of air. Today I had a conversation with GP who promotes this method but maybe you should hear it first hand from the doctor or certified instructor.

What also helps me is dedicating time for preparation to sleep. Gently slowing the airflow, sitting 10 minutes or more in silence, and what I tell to myself just before going to bed, really matters. Maybe it's stupid but it feels like I say a command to my brain and it listens e.g. "wake me up around 7am" usually works;p but also "today's sleep is going to be relaxing, I feel safe" whatever feels good.
Post Reply Post Reply
#9
RE: Nose congestion and UARS
(07-24-2024, 07:04 AM)krzysztof Wrote: Yes, it took 6 months of daily practice to transition fully to nose breathing. But it was 100% worth it.
One exercise: slowing airflow down, can be unpleasant if you overdo it, but it's easy and can practice everywhere even at work without looking like practicing something. It makes you adapt to lower volume of air. Today I had a conversation with GP who promotes this method but maybe you should hear it first hand from the doctor or certified instructor.


I actually did some of that yesterday after watching some videos and it really calmed me down. I will continue with it. Actually when I first started using CPAP I naturally did it to bare with the claustrophobic sense and exhale pressure.. I definitely need to practice more. Thank you 
Post Reply Post Reply
#10
RE: Nose congestion and UARS
Your first sentence in your first post caught my eye. 

"I think I have UARS. Every time I start to fall asleep, the soft palate in the back of my mouth relaxes on to my tongue, making a slight noise to keep me awake."

Were you in a supine position? 

If so, gravity could be making your to tongue fall back, partly blocking your airway. 
Post Reply Post Reply


Possibly Related Threads...
Thread Author Replies Views Last Post
  [Symptoms] Trying to figure out my nose keeps clogging up after a few hours of sleep Semi 5 250 11-02-2024, 08:18 PM
Last Post: Semi
Arrow AHI < 1.0 now, but still tired? Is it UARS, RERA, arousals or FL in your FR peaks? 2SleepBetta 59 15,450 10-29-2024, 07:17 AM
Last Post: 2SleepBetta
Question [Treatment] Possible UARS or is it something else? C.T. 1 149 10-26-2024, 08:38 PM
Last Post: PeaceLoveAndPizza
  UARS: What are your ODI 4 % numbers with good/bad bi-level therapy? THEVGE 3 267 10-14-2024, 03:15 AM
Last Post: THEVGE
  Staph Infection in Nose: Phaleronic 6 1,054 10-12-2024, 11:01 PM
Last Post: Phaleronic
  Please recommend a facial mask that doesn't touch the bridge of the nose. Asjb 6 367 10-08-2024, 08:17 AM
Last Post: carrawa
  bridge of nose was destroyed last night eok361 5 359 10-05-2024, 11:08 PM
Last Post: Phaleronic


New Posts   Today's Posts


About Apnea Board

Apnea Board is an educational web site designed to empower Sleep Apnea patients.