How to Use Nasonex With CPAP

People diagnosed with sleep apnea may use a continuous positive airway pressure device or CPAP to keep their throats open during sleep. The combination of a face mask and machine is designed to move a large volume of air through the machine, and as a result, patients often suffer from dryness in the nasal passages. Allergies and other congestion problems can also arise during CPAP treatment, but instead of stopping the therapy, nasal sprays such as Nasonex can alleviate these problems and help with dryness.

Instructions

• 1

  Obtain a prescription for Nasonex. Speak with your doctor about allergy, congestion and dryness issues associated with your CPAP, and ask for a prescription.

• 2

  Use Nasonex one to two weeks before allergy season begins, and then continue use throughout the season. Take the medication at the same time each day for best results.

• 3

  Blow your nose before using Nasonex. Shake the bottle gently, and remove the cap.

• 4

  Insert the tip of the applicator into the right nostril. Hold the left nostril closed, and depress the applicator, releasing the spray. Inhale as you spray. Repeat on the left side, holding the right nostril closed. Dosages are typically one to two sprays per nostril per day.

• 5

  Use your CPAP when you sleep as directed by your doctor. Relief from dryness, congestion and allergies should begin in one to two weeks, according to Nasonex.com.