CPAP May Make Nasal Spray Ineffective at Night? - SleepGuide2024-03-28T09:39:02Zhttps://www.sleepguide.com/forum/topics/cpap-may-make-nasal-spray?feed=yes&xn_auth=noWe are kind of off the subjec…tag:www.sleepguide.com,2010-04-29:2549090:Comment:680972010-04-29T19:00:14.862ZMary Zhttps://www.sleepguide.com/profile/MaryZimlich
We are kind of off the subject here which is when to use cortiosteroid nasal spray, in the morning, or at night.<br />
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I don't use them, don't have bad allergies, in spite of Hampton Roads, VA year round allergy season.
We are kind of off the subject here which is when to use cortiosteroid nasal spray, in the morning, or at night.<br />
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I don't use them, don't have bad allergies, in spite of Hampton Roads, VA year round allergy season. The implications of his post…tag:www.sleepguide.com,2010-04-29:2549090:Comment:680942010-04-29T18:46:02.269ZRockRpsgthttps://www.sleepguide.com/profile/RockHinkle
The implications of his post were insulting.
The implications of his post were insulting. Rock, Banyon winked at you, b…tag:www.sleepguide.com,2010-04-29:2549090:Comment:680892010-04-29T17:49:29.509ZMary Zhttps://www.sleepguide.com/profile/MaryZimlich
Rock, Banyon winked at you, but it is good to remember, though I don't think <i>you</i> meant anything by the comment. Those of us who are patients like to be called part of the team. And some of us (not me) have learned quite a lot over the years. That term "just a patient" can raise hackles. Don't take this so seriously. We all know you don't consider us that way. But it might be good career advice for someone else on the forum<br />
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Rock, Banyon winked at you, but it is good to remember, though I don't think <i>you</i> meant anything by the comment. Those of us who are patients like to be called part of the team. And some of us (not me) have learned quite a lot over the years. That term "just a patient" can raise hackles. Don't take this so seriously. We all know you don't consider us that way. But it might be good career advice for someone else on the forum<br />
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<cite>Rock Hinkle said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.sleepguide.com/forum/topics/cpap-may-make-nasal-spray?xg_source=msg_com_forum&id=2549090%3ATopic%3A45551&page=3#2549090Comment68086"><div>Once again I believe that you may have taken my meaning out of context. I am not trying to but heads with you on this. I will stop asking you questions, and following this discussion for that matter.<br/><br/><cite>Banyon said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.sleepguide.com/forum/topics/cpap-may-make-nasal-spray?page=2&commentId=2549090%3AComment%3A68085&x=1#2549090Comment68085"><div>Usually people say my obnoxiousness is the overwhelming part.<br/><br/>Let me give you some career advice about " .... just a pt.", .... well, you can figure it out. ;)</div>
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Once again I believe that you may have taken my meaning out of context. I am not trying to but heads with you on this. I will stop asking you questions, and following this discussion for that matter.<br />
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<cite>Banyon said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.sleepguide.com/forum/topics/cpap-may-make-nasal-spray?page=2&commentId=2549090%3AComment%3A68085&x=1#2549090Comment68085"><div>Usually people say my obnoxiousness is the overwhelming part.<br></br><br></br>Let me give you some career advice…</div>
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Once again I believe that you may have taken my meaning out of context. I am not trying to but heads with you on this. I will stop asking you questions, and following this discussion for that matter.<br />
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<cite>Banyon said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.sleepguide.com/forum/topics/cpap-may-make-nasal-spray?page=2&commentId=2549090%3AComment%3A68085&x=1#2549090Comment68085"><div>Usually people say my obnoxiousness is the overwhelming part.<br/><br/>Let me give you some career advice about " .... just a pt.", .... well, you can figure it out. ;)</div>
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Usually people say my obnoxiousness is the overwhelming part.<br />
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Let me give you some career advice about " .... just a pt.", .... well, you can figure it out. ;)
Usually people say my obnoxiousness is the overwhelming part.<br />
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Let me give you some career advice about " .... just a pt.", .... well, you can figure it out. ;) Banyon what is it that you di…tag:www.sleepguide.com,2010-04-29:2549090:Comment:680762010-04-29T17:04:47.276ZRockRpsgthttps://www.sleepguide.com/profile/RockHinkle
Banyon what is it that you did before retiring? Your knowledge at times can be overwhelming. I find it hard to believe that you are just a pt.
Banyon what is it that you did before retiring? Your knowledge at times can be overwhelming. I find it hard to believe that you are just a pt. RL said:.... So the OTC Flona…tag:www.sleepguide.com,2010-04-29:2549090:Comment:680742010-04-29T17:00:32.917ZBanyonhttps://www.sleepguide.com/profile/Banyon
<cite>RL said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.sleepguide.com/forum/topics/cpap-may-make-nasal-spray?commentId=2549090%3AComment%3A68067&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2549090Comment68067"><div>.... So the OTC Flonase brand is not the same medication as the Rx product at all. (decongestant vs corticosteroid) ....</div>
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There is no such thing as OTC Flonase.<br />
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Flonase is the GlaxoSmithKline tradename for their proprietary formulation of fluticasone propionate.<br />
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<cite>RL said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.sleepguide.com/forum/topics/cpap-may-make-nasal-spray?commentId=2549090%3AComment%3A68067&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2549090Comment68067"><div>.... So the OTC Flonase brand is not the same medication as the Rx product at all. (decongestant vs corticosteroid) ....</div>
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There is no such thing as OTC Flonase.<br />
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Flonase is the GlaxoSmithKline tradename for their proprietary formulation of fluticasone propionate.<br />
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Good luck with controlling the allergies. I have been using prescriptio…tag:www.sleepguide.com,2010-04-29:2549090:Comment:680672010-04-29T16:44:19.633ZRLhttps://www.sleepguide.com/profile/RL
I have been using prescription Flonase, actually, the generic "fluticasone propionate" nasal spray, 50 mcg, for about four months now. My initial review of the product protocols supports the comments by Tim and Banyon as to frequency of use. I had to go over this carefully, as my Rx label was initially written vaguely and I wanted to clarify it. What I learned was that the maximum dose per day should be 2 sprays per nostril per day. Further research indicated that the 2 spray dose was intended…
I have been using prescription Flonase, actually, the generic "fluticasone propionate" nasal spray, 50 mcg, for about four months now. My initial review of the product protocols supports the comments by Tim and Banyon as to frequency of use. I had to go over this carefully, as my Rx label was initially written vaguely and I wanted to clarify it. What I learned was that the maximum dose per day should be 2 sprays per nostril per day. Further research indicated that the 2 spray dose was intended to be at the same time (not spread out over the day). Some users were able to use only 1 spray per nostril after a while. Using more than the 2 sprays per nostril could cause the steroid to enter the blood stream with resulting potential negative side effects.<br />
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I was initially confused when my doctor recommended the Flonase Rx as I had previous negative experience with OTC Flonase brand nasal spray causing severe sinus pain. So the OTC Flonase brand is not the same medication as the Rx product at all. (decongestant vs corticosteroid)<br />
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All the comments in this thread are interesting to me and I may try different ways of using the fluticasone propionate to see what works better. Currently, I use the spray in the evening, before bedtime. Sometimes I forget to do it until right before starting the CPAP, but I was trying to use it an hour or so before to give it some time to work. I do notice a difference of congestion level if I forget to use it, and usually use just one spray per nostril, except if I am having excessive congestion, then I will use 2 sprays. I may try doing the saline flush first to reduce mucus that may prevent the medication from contacting the tissues it is intended for. I believe using the humidifier with the CPAP would prevent the drying out of the medication as initially noted, so each person should be aware of that per their own equipment set up.<br />
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I occasionally use other types of nasal sprays during the day on an as needed basis, including a Rx antihistamine and an OTC capsaicin homeopathic spray. I thought that using the Rx flonase at night would make for less conflict with my daytime use of these other sprays, which is why I decided to take that dose in the p.m. This is an ongoing, day by day management process, and finding what works best is unique for each of us and can change over time as well. Thanks for the info Mike and everyone. I'll let you know if I my experience changes per this advise, but it will take some time to try it. a sponge is absorbant that is…tag:www.sleepguide.com,2010-04-28:2549090:Comment:679952010-04-28T21:55:11.575Z99https://www.sleepguide.com/profile/99
a sponge is absorbant that is that it soaks up<br />
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carbon is adsorbbant in that things stick to the outside<br />
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<cite>Mary Z said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.sleepguide.com/forum/topics/cpap-may-make-nasal-spray?xg_source=activity&id=2549090%3ATopic%3A45551&page=2#2549090Comment67994"><div>99!<br></br><br></br><cite>99 said:…</cite></div>
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a sponge is absorbant that is that it soaks up<br />
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carbon is adsorbbant in that things stick to the outside<br />
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<cite>Mary Z said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.sleepguide.com/forum/topics/cpap-may-make-nasal-spray?xg_source=activity&id=2549090%3ATopic%3A45551&page=2#2549090Comment67994"><div>99!<br/><br/><cite>99 said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.sleepguide.com/forum/topics/cpap-may-make-nasal-spray?commentId=2549090%3AComment%3A67991&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2549090Comment67991"><div>there are two different wordss here and to highlight them i will show you<br/><br/>ADSORB and<br/>ABSORB<br/><br/>The difference is ad and ab</div>
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99 said:there are two di…tag:www.sleepguide.com,2010-04-28:2549090:Comment:679942010-04-28T21:40:31.150ZMary Zhttps://www.sleepguide.com/profile/MaryZimlich
99!<br />
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<cite>99 said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.sleepguide.com/forum/topics/cpap-may-make-nasal-spray?commentId=2549090%3AComment%3A67991&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2549090Comment67991"><div>there are two different words here and to highlight them i will show you<br/><br/>ADSORB and<br/>ABSORB<br/><br/>The difference is ad and ab</div>
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99!<br />
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<cite>99 said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.sleepguide.com/forum/topics/cpap-may-make-nasal-spray?commentId=2549090%3AComment%3A67991&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2549090Comment67991"><div>there are two different words here and to highlight them i will show you<br/><br/>ADSORB and<br/>ABSORB<br/><br/>The difference is ad and ab</div>
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