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I own a full face mask for when I am sick with a cold or flu. I typically use a nasal pillow mask.
Use a neti-pot for the congestion. It helps and gets rid of the gunk clogging you usually.
If you plan on using an online DME I suggest try www.cpapauction.com. You can pick up masks there for a fraction of the cost and if you can't use it you can turn around and relist it.
sleepycarol said:If you plan on using an online DME I suggest try www.cpapauction.com. You can pick up masks there for a fraction of the cost and if you can't use it you can turn around and relist it.
Wow, I'd never been to CPAPauction. Thanks for the link.
sleepycarol & bonesigh:
did you buy your full face mask specifically to use when you had a cold? Or did you once use it all the time before getting nasal pillows?
Lila
I recommend the nasal irrigation from the same people who make netipot:
http://www.neilmed.com/usa/products.php
The naslal irrigator/nasal wash works slightly BETTER than netipot, but don't pressurize yourself too much by squeezing too hard....it would cause discomfort/pain in ears....I believe this is established fact that the light pressure helps irrigate better (says so in neilmed's own documentation)
If you are a mouth breather, you may have serious sinus, deviated septum, polyp issues, etc....(i do).......working with an allergist may also help.
1) Some people have reported owning a full-face mask for when they can't breathe through their noses -- how common is that?
If full-face masks are needed for you to have treatment while having a cold - go for it!
2) How do you prevent / treat congestion due to allergies on a long term basis?
Nasal Irrigation is good, but work with a good allergist in your area.
3) When I have a cold and sinus congestion, is it better to leave off using the mask?
No, you need to rest more than ever.....but you need to get to sleep to, so you may need to modify your routine to find something that works.
4) Are there any special equipment cleaning/sanitizing procedures I should follow when I do get a cold?
Read the documentation for your various products......for the humidifier bin I use white distilled vinegar diluted with distilled water.....nothing wrong with cleaning a little extra if you are concerned.....but make sure everything always dries out after you wake up (don't put in sunlight though).....this is probably the most important for long-term health
also, get other opinions and discuss with your doctor...as I am a patient just look you...the above is my opinion formed from others and is not necessarily the only way/fact.
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