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A member asked:

If my c pap machine is making nose stuffy will a neti pot or heated humidifier help? trying to avoid turbinate reduction + ( septo don't think i need)

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Heated humidifier: I would try a heated humidifier first. If still having trouble, see your sleep doc. Best wishes.

Dr Pappas and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 1/29/2014

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