I am allergic to the material of the masks and nose pices. They tell me there is nothing else made. My wife tells me I am geting very bad at breathing when I sleep. I need HELP!
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Call your local hospital, they can refer you to a medical supply house that carries non-allergic masks and nose pieces.I also suffer from sleep apnea and was allergic to the nose pieces.I was able to find the non-allergic pieces at a medical supply house.
143434
I went through the same things before I was diagnosed with sleep apnea. Now I use a c-pap machine and it doesn't happen anymore. Talk to your Dr.
606884
It sounds like a allergic reaction to a airborne inhalant. Does it occur at the same location? Like at home. Could be anything from dust mites to mold spores. I turn 35 before I had allergies and denied it for two years before going to the doctor and get some singular. The don't even bother me now. Hope you find out as easy as me.
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my son and hubby get those, I put a clear mask on them, like when they are watching tv, for a few minutes, then they wash it off, it works, and only takes a minute. \n(and it's not girly to take care of your skin!)
214166
I dont know about now, but they used to. I had both my adenoids and tonsils removed in the early 80s for this reason. I breathed heavily, and mostly couldnt breath through my nose at all - only through my mouth. So that was the solution. I still snore though. Not loudly, but I still snore.
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OK here it goes.. i tried not to think of this for years..sigh...A couple of years ago i had to have allergy shots once a week,since I'm not a huge fan of shots i usually turn my head.The doctor got me to roll up my sleeve and told me to take a deep breath,well i was trying to keep my mind off the needle so i decided to play with the leaves on the huge plant my DR keeps in his office.Turns out it felt funny so i turned my head to see with horror that i had my hand was below his belt area and i was molesting my Dr...I don't have that DR anymore...
255876
Go and buy boxes of medical grade face masks.  This is about the only good idea I know of.  I will if it gets too serious, but right now the media is hyping it a little too much.
379220
If you took them for 9 days that seems odd to break out so late? Are you sure it isn't something else? Anyhow you should be through the process by now. i would however tell both to have it on record that you should be give something different. If you truly are allergic you don't want to get them again. Right? So, that is something they both need to know.
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I was always tired and could not figure out why and then was sent for a sleep study and found I had sleep apnea.  When they finally put the mask on me and I went to sleep, something I thought I was doing at home, I slept better than I had in years and that couple of hours on that machine was fantastic.  I could not believe the difference.  Then it was explained to me what was happening.  I was not conscious of it but was waking many times every hour so did not get the deep sleep I needed, thus I was always worn out.  When I got my machine, I slept like a baby and was not so tired any more.  I found that those that have apnea can have more chance of heart attack, stroke, and all sorts of nasty things that can cause you to die as you are not breathing as you should, nor are you getting the rest you need so eventually it can kill.  So are they worth it?  You bet!!!  The machines are very expensive but well worth having.  I have had one for over ten years now and sleep very well where before I got it was worn out all the time.  What is a good nights sleep and good health worth to you?  If I had it to do over again I would do it earlier so I think it is very worthwhile doing the study.  Good luck.  Sweet dreams!!!
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I don't know what to tell you. I have constant allergies so I feel your pain. I've been to many doctors about my problems and they all throw allegra or nasal sprays (which don't work cuz I have a deviated septum) at me. Prescriptions aren't worth it anyway because they're so expensive. I take Loratadine 10 mg daily also (which is generic Claritin) and it gives some relief. Also, I recommend(which I also do) you take Benadryl on very bad days (if you can handle it knocking you out all day) where the Loratadine doesn't quite do it for you. The only other thing I can think of, which I haven't tried yet, is homeopathic medicine. I have used homeopathic medicines in the past for my son and have had wonderful results. There is a company that I use frequently called Hyland's and they make a slew of homeopathic medicines for almost any ailment you can think of. They do make a homeopathic allergy medicine. You can start at luckyvitamin.com to check out homeopathic remedies or do a search for Hyland's homeopathic allergy relief/medicine. Good luck and I hope you feel better.
568860
I had that problem. The dr put me on allergy meds nasal spray and stayed away allegy causing things as much as possible.
130856
Hey, I suffer from allergies too!!  Either your doctor can prescribe you an inhaler for your nose which you spray just before you go to bed, or you can try breatheasy strips from over the counter at the chemist. They both work for me!!
114457
You might want to see an ear, nose, and throat specialist.  I thought I had allergies, but it was a deviated septum.  Do you have a hard time breathing when you get sick?  Could be a deviated septum.
165181
saline to moisten the nose and drink lots of water, gargle, and steam and do this every day. I've got year round allergies and I empathize with you.:O)
268165
If you think its because of pollen or dust, then you need to wear a nasal mask whenever you leave home.  Keep your windows closed if the wind keeps blowing.  Ensure that your bed & pillow covers are always free from dust.  Drink ginger-lemon-honey tea 3 times a day. The recipe? Here goes\nHeat a mug of water in a pan.  Add 1/4 tsp ground fresh ginger paste, a pinch of salt, 0.25 gms of turmeric powder and bring to a boil.  Strain into the mug and add 2 tsps of fresh lemon juice and two tsp honey. Sip hot and get rid of throat troubles.  Good luck and give me a feed back if it works.
388080
Sounds like an allergy.  Try popping a couple of Benedryl before you go to sleep.  Not only will you get a good nights sleep, but if it's something in your bed or room you're allergic to, this may help you narrow down what your problem is.
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1. The most common reaction is contact DERMATITIS, or skin inflammation.  Repeated skin contact with resins and hardeners may also cause chronic contact dermatitis, which is usually milder but longer lasting. If left untreated for long periods it can progress to eczema, a form of dermatitis that can include swelling, blisters and itching.\n\n2.   ALLERGIC DERMATITIS is a more serious problem, but less than 2% of epoxy users are likely to get it. Allergic dermatitis is when the body hyperreacts to an allergen.  You are most susceptible if you have been grossly overexposed to epoxy or if you are inherently sensitized or allergic to a component of epoxy.  Once sensitized, additional (and sometimes increasingly severe) reactions become likely upon future exposures, even to tiny amounts of epoxy. It is difficult, but not impossible to prevent recurrences. Resume epoxy use only after symptoms disappear, and strictly follow the recommended handling procedures to prevent exposure.\n\n3.  Inhaling concentrated epoxy vapors, if done frequently or for long periods, can irritate your respiratory tract. Exposing sensitive skin areas, like the eyelids, to highly concentrated epoxy vapors may cause itching and swelling.   Never breathe the sanding dust of partially cured epoxy. Epoxy chemicals remain reactive until they have cured. Serious health problems can result from sanding epoxy before it is fully cured. When you inhale these dust particles, they become trapped in the mucus lining of your respiratory system. The reactive material can cause severe respiratory irritation and/or respiratory allergies.\n...breathing any nuisance dust will worsen existing respiratory problems. Smokers and others whose lungs are under strain are far more likely to develop serious respiratory problems.\n\n***Note--I did not just copy and paste this info.  I took the time to copy over the info that was important, as your question is of a serious nature--and deserves serious attention.  I would also recommend asking to see the MSDS sheets for the epoxy you are wokring with to familiarize yourself with what you need to avoid to prevent further sensitization.  Good luck and take care of yourself.