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I have chronic rhinitis and also mild sleep apnea for which i use a resmed autopap with auto humidifier, and a nasal pillow mask. unfortunately even with the humidifier and automatic pressure my nose gets more blocked?

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Switch to a full- face mask. Many SA patients go through several masking systems before finding a good option. Sensitive or unpredictable nasal response makes a full- face mask a better fit. It permits nasal breathing when clear and mouth breathing when the nose is less cooperative.

Answered 1/7/2023

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