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I Just Had a Rhinoplasty and Corrective Surgery for a Deviated Septum and I Have Sleep Apnea? (photo)
Can I use a CPAP mask that attaches under the base of my nose and blows air up? I do, however, wake up in pain from using this. It feels as though the blood circulation is being cut off. What should a I do? My apnea is sever. Thanks.
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David27941
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Rhinoplasty before and after, sleep apnea
Dear David,
You should check with your surgeon to see when you can start using your CPAP machine again
In general, you can use a CPAP machine after nasal surgery
If you are uncomfortable, you may need your machine set to a lower pressure (now that your nose is more open)
Best regards,
Nima Shemirani
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Sleep Apnea After Rhino
You should follow your surgeons advice on this one. If you were my patient I would not feel comfortable with you using a CPAP mask for 3-4 weeks after a septoplasty.
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