Sleep Apnea
Extremely tired, unable to do much at all, I knew something was wrong, but I was not thinking striaght enough to do something about it. I figure this was just what getting "old" was like. Finally in 2006, I was diagnosed with Sleep Apnea and placed on CPAP therapy. Life is now back to normal. If you are not familiar with Sleep apnea check out this article as it may be effecting you or someone you know. Other references:
- Sleep Apnea Basics and Help
- Sleep Apnea Wiki
- Nasal Pillows - Option over large face masks
- Sleep Apnea Patient Forum
- Cleaning you CPAP machine
Nasal Rinse: Breath Easier
Nasal-Sinus Rinses. Basically:- 1/2 teaspoon (or more) of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1 cup of warm water Mix above
Mix well, then draw this solution into syringe -(or baby bottle, netty pot some even just use a soup bowl). Do not "inject" the solution into your nose and nasal passage too hard. Gently draw the solution in by your nose. It will pass through your nasal passages to your throat so you can split it out. The first time, you may have a gagging reflect. So it may be best to do it when you shower (until you know how big a mess you might make :). This type of "sinus irrigation" will open your airways and enhance normal breathing