I have problems with stuffiness and dryness at night for different reasons, related to my surgery, and I have found that I must sleep more elevated than in the past, and I keep a spray bottle by my bed. I find that the mist moistens my mouth more throughly and more gently than drinking, and it doesn't wake me up as much. Also, I can't knock it over in the night and make a mess!

Regular use of nasal decongestant sprays will create a rebound situation that is worse than the original problem. I don't know what other radiation patients do about this problem. An oral decongestant, like Sudafed, might work for a while, and it doesn't create the rebound that the sprays do.

It is very frustrating not to be able to sleep. I am very sympathetic with you on that!