I often receive questions regarding Snoring, Sleep Apnea and CPAP machines, so I have attached a recent correspondence from a respiratory therapist on the subject. Sleep Apnea & Snoring

Sleep apnea affects more than fifteen million people, with many patients still undiagnosed.  In the past a patient snoring during sleep was considered comical. Spouses of patients with sleep apnea would complain that a partner’s snoring was disrupting their sleep.  The spouse could not sleep because their partner was “holding their breath.” Today physicians and health care providers realize that snoring is no joke. Snoring can be a sign of a bigger problem called Obstructive Sleep Apnea.  Sleep apnea occurs when tissues in the throat relax during sleep, causing a blockage of the airway. This blockage causes the patient to stop breathing, leading to decreased oxygen levels and disruptions in the patient’s sleep cycle. Hypertension, stroke, daytime sleepiness, depression, headaches, forgetfulness, fatigue, memory loss, decreased REM (deep) sleep and diabetes are a few of the proven consequences of untreated sleep apnea.

 The fact that I would be able to flush my sinus cavities without contracting "taco neck”, and avoid the chiropractor visit was totally what I needed.  I have had rhinoplasty to help control sinusitis and allergies to dust, mold, grass, pollen and most things green and or blooming. It was after that surgery that my ENT surgeon instructed me to use a saline spray in order to maintain sinus health now that the cavities had in essence been rotor rooter.  I have been amazed at the outcome of the saline flushes.  I have year around allergies, which means I spent more time sick than well.  Since using the saline solution flushes I have not had any sinusitis for close to ten years.  Before the surgery, I had sinusitis continually for five months and no amount of antibiotic could get rid of.  Totally changed my life.  Now you offer me an even better saline cleaning. Thank you so much. Al Borsella, Kansas City, KS

I first heard of Nasopure from a physician who said ‘ the simple prophylactic habit of nose douching should be routine’.   I just returned home from a trip to Japan about 12 days ago, three days later I came down with a severe sore throat.  it wasn’t strep.  The doctor recommended Mucinex and continued practice of nasal washing.  She did predict that even with this regimen the sore throat would last 6-7 days.  Sure enough, the sore throat vanished on the 6th day and the virus has been defeated. So, I am a believer.  Nasal washing works. JoAnn M. Reno, NV

I’ve suffered with chronic sinusitis for years and have tried many, many treatments (with mixed results, none lasting). I’ve only used Nasopure for a couple of days now (twice daily), but am already feeling hopeful! I have already noticed my breathing through my nose seems much easier!  Michael L. Collins, RN, Leavenworth, KS

The concept of using pressure instead of gravity to clean up my nose just made sense to me.
I owned a wood working business for 12 years and had a hell of a time with allergies I had to take a bunch of medicine to get by and you won’t believe the amount of money that I had to spend a month. The  allergy medicine made me drowsy.  One day I had enough.  I did some research on the web,  and what a surprise when I tried Nasopure! My allergies are gone,  I can finally breathe better. I  also got rid of the drowsiness and most importantly the insane medical bill. I am happy to tell you that I’m off the allergy medication for about 5 months now and couldn’t be happier.  Keep up the good work! Paco.
McAllen, TX