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Does anyone have difficulty with sleep, both getting to sleep and staying asleep?

November 28, 2016

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Does anyone have difficulty with sleep, both getting to sleep and staying asleep through the night, because of your Bronchiectasis and/or NTM? If so, do you have any tips to getting a better nights rest?

Latest Activity: December 11, 2016

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Gretchen

Hi Scott. I have read quite a few articles that discuss different factors that may cause trouble sleeping in patients with chronic breathing troubles, from post nasal drip, sputum retention and cough, depression, sleep disordered breathing like sleep apnea or reflux. Are you experiencing anything in particular?

Latest Activity: November 28, 2016

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Gretchen

Some of the tips I have heard for each of these factors are:
Post Nasal Drip: a nasal spray or sinus rinse may help as well as a pillow or mattress cover if allergies are involved.
Sputum retention or cough: an airway clearance before or near bedtime
Sleep Disorder: a CPAP machine or humidifier
Reflux: eating dinner 2 to 3 hours before bed or elevating the head of your bed on blocks
I hope something helps as sleep issues color everything else. If someone here has some other suggestions, please share with the community!

Latest Activity: November 28, 2016

redhead

I take 10mg melatonin and Nyquil-for-cough. I also have my bed elevated and keep a bottle of water at my side. I find that listening to news radio or books on tape (using ear phone, to not disturb my husband) takes my mind off my cough. Be sure to get lots of exercise and don't eat for 4 hours before bed.

Latest Activity: December 11, 2016

Merry

Hi Scott,

I've had trouble staying asleep since starting my antibiotics for NTM. Could be a side-effect. Could be stress. Could be both of the above!

It seems to help if I do some gentle yoga every day. I suppose just about any type of exercise would do the same thing.

Latest Activity: December 7, 2016

Kandy

Yes I do but think it goes with our lung diseases. I go in streaks off and on with my sleep pattern.

Latest Activity: December 7, 2016

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