Is it ok to use CPAP/BiPAP with full face mask, after septoplasty and turbinate reduction?

Obstructive sleep apnea is a medical condition whereby the upper airway tissues collapse internally causing apneas (pauses in breathing for more than 10 seconds) and hypopneas (a drop in airflow leading to arousal or a drop in oxygenation).  Given the severity of the symptoms associated with OSA, it is important to continue using PAP or have airway surgery to improve the obstructive events during the healing period. The question of when to resume CPAP after septoplasty is a conversation to be had between the operating surgeon and the patient given the severity of disease. 

Hello Mark414,This is a question best answered by your surgeon.  There are risks with using positive air pressure following a nose surgery.  This includes the risk of drying out the nose increasing the risk for bleeding, especially since you are on a blood thinner.  There will also be nasal congestion that will make it harder for air to enter.  Conversely, as you mentioned you are on CPAP for a medical condition that may worsen if you are not using it.  To weight the pros and cons you need to discuss this with your operating surgeon and be aware of the risks, including the risk of not operating.I hope this helps and good luck.