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Aug 22 15:11 UTC 2003

Just out of curiosity, what it STeve's pressure set at?

I strongly recommend getting a heated humidifier attachment
for anyone using a cpap machine, especially at high pressure.  
Having your sinuses dried out sucks, and if you already have 
sinus issues (allergies), it's even worse.  OTOH, if you keep your
equipment properly cleaned and use good distilled water, 
you may find your allergy problems somewhat lessened, since the 
air through a CPAP is filtered.  

For sleeping better now, a humidifier may help (again, 
filtered air), as will a thorough cleaning of your home.
Allergies make things in your breathing passages swell, 
which doesn't help anything.  :)  Also, I don't know if 
this will help you at all, but if you're desperate, I find 
that without my machine, I sleep better sitting up most of 
the way, like in a recliner or a couch.  ymmv.  

I also had a septoplasty, and I may yet have my uvula and tonsils reduced,
though probably not removed altogether.