Mask Chafing

[Zandor435]

I use a Resmed F20 FFM and headgear

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The top part of the mask is causing a sore on my skin.  I am overdue to buy a new mask, and in the process of buying one now.  Does anyone have any ideas about how to best pad / cushion / protect skin up near the top of my nose? 

Currently I put some medical tape across the bridge of my nose, but it only minimally reduces the chafing. 

More broadly, i am a new CPAP user (less than a year).  I assume as headgear wears out and I have to tighten the straps, that this could be contributing to the pressure / chafing on my face. 

Any suggestions are much appreciated.  thanks.


Zandor

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[Ron AKA]

You may want to consider just replacing the cushion on the F20. If it is a year old, it may have lost the flexibility and is forcing you to tighten it too much. Your other option, although it may not be a good one due to cost, is to replace the F20 cushion which I assume is the AirFit type of silicone, with the newer AirTouch cushion. It should fit the frame you have now. It is a memory foam type and some like it. But durability is a bit of an issue, and ResMed recommend you replace it every two months -- so kind of expensive if insurance is not paying for it.

[Zandor435]

thanks for the info.  i just purchased that.  how long do you guys go w/ a normal silicone cushion?  I am going on 4-5 months w/ this one.  Probably too long.

[Melman]

I have been using the same F20 silicone cushion for 13 months. It still seems like new. No sore nose.

[Hojo]

Try Supplier #10 and do a search for Pad A Cheek, find the size and mask style that works for you.  I have one now and I'm finally getting my nose to heal.