![]() I use a Nasal Pillow mask and my nostrils are sore If swelling or irritation is chronic or persistent, consult with your sleep or primary care physician. Some people naturally sleep with their eyes partially open which can cause dryness or irritation they benefit from wearing a simple fabric eye mask. This leak might also indicate a worn mask cushion that needs replacing. This might indicate leak in the top area of your mask gently tighten the top mask straps taking care not to over tighten. No air should be directed up in to the eye area with a properly sized and fitted mask. Try to increase usage over time until you reach your goal. While your goal is to be able to sleep all night on CPAP, using it as long as you can tolerate it each night is better than nothing. There is an adjustment period for most patients as they get used to sleeping with any mask on the face. Patients who experience claustrophobia usually find that the small size and simplicity of nasal pillow masks more tolerable. I am claustrophobic and cannot get used to the nasal mask This would indicate that your mask choice is not the best for your face, or that it is not fitted properly. Chances are, you removed the mask due to discomfort or leak. This is a common occurrence, especially during the early adjustment period of CPAP use. I wake up without my mask on, but have no memory of removing it during sleep They are applied directly to the silicone mask cushion to help absorb facial moisture and oils, and prevent skin irritation and pressure marks as well as to reduce noisy mask leak. Check out RemZzz’s full face and nasal mask liners. They are a unique liquid-filled bandage that minimizes friction and helps prevent skin irritation. Another product patients find helpful are SoreSpot CPAP Skin Protectors. You may also want to try MaskMate, a CPAP Mask Sealer and Lubricant. It helps with leak in the upper part of the mask frame and is beneficial to patients who have a narrow nose bridge or who are prone to cuts or irritation to the nose bridge. It is an easy to use gel pad that is placed across the nose bridge and under the mask. Your cpap supplier should offer products that might be helpful if you otherwise like your mask. I like my mask choice, but still get occasional facial sores or leaking. Mask liners called RemZzz’s might also resolve skin irritation and mask leak. Your mask cushion may be worn out and need replacing. ![]() If irritation or sores are developing, chances are you are over tightening your mask. No mask should cause pain nor discomfort if sized correctly and fitted properly. Mask Problems Skin irritation, sores and bruises from mask ![]() To resolve, purchase PAPillow, a specially made bed pillow designed for CPAP users and for any side or stomach sleepers. Others find their pillow causes unwanted mask frame movement (pushed off center) causing mask leak, pressure point soreness or bruised cheek bones. Often, side or stomach sleepers find that the head sinks in to their bed pillow which causes the blockage of mask exhalation ports and risk of dangerous CO2 ( carbon dioxide) rebreathing. Bed pillow problems with side or stomach sleeping Consult your physician if the problem is chronic and persistent. It can also occur if you are a mouth breather but not wearing a full face mask. It can occur when your CPAP pressure is set too low or too high. It occurs when the air delivered by your CPAP enters the esophagus and stomach rather than the lungs. The medical term for this common CPAP issue is Aerophagia. Air in tummy, painful stomach bloating and gas Call your cpap supplier to find a solution. If not, it could mean that your machine pressure is not adequate. Snoring, choking, gasping like noises should be eliminated during CPAP use. CPAP use will become a habit and part of your routine. This will distract your focus from the mask to a positive, familiar activity. To help get used to wearing the mask during sleep, practice by wearing it during the day while sitting in a chair watching television or reading. I don’t like using CPAP and wearing the mask to bed, what can I do? Call your cpap supplier to ask if your machine has this feature and if it is enabled for use. If your CPAP pressure feels overwhelming at the beginning of the night, your machine may have a feature called ramp which can be set to start your pressure at a lower setting and “ramp up” over a period of time. I am having trouble falling asleep on CPAP
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