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Nose Soreness - dzwiss - 07-24-2015
Hi all. I am a new CPAP user, one week now. I have an AirSense 10 Autoset machine and am using an F&P Pilario Q nose pillow. I think I am having good success. My first few nights I was having 19 incidents per hour which worried me, but the last three have been better, 5, 5, and last nite .3.:grin:
My only issue so far seems to be a bit of nose soreness in the columlla area (I had to look that up
). It seems to burn a bit until I get he pillow adjusted just right then it is good for the night, but sore in the morning. I would appreciate any suggestions for a product to help with the redness and soreness.
RE: Nose Soreness - DariaVader - 07-24-2015
a good fit and clean pillows are essential for me. Make sure your straps aren't pulling the pillows too tight against your nose - it should gently "float" there
RE: Nose Soreness - OpalRose - 07-24-2015
You can also try lanolin cream or a nasal gel which seems to help.
Welcome and congrats on your AHI numbers.
RE: Nose Soreness - eplantz - 07-24-2015
I had nose soreness in the past. I use a dab of lanolin cream each night and it makes for a better seal plus minimizes the airflow abrasion. I don’t have the issue anymore.
Good Luck!
RE: Nose Soreness - trish6hundred - 07-24-2015
Hi dzwiss,
WELCOME! to the forum.!
Try some HPA Lanolin cream (found in the baby isle of most stores.)
Put a "little" bit on the soar spots.
Hang in there for mor suggestions and much success as you continue your CPAP therapy.
RE: Nose Soreness - dzwiss - 07-27-2015
Thanks for the advice. I tried nasal gel and lanolin cream. I guess I was a bit too late, but my nose is a wreck. Called the doc and hopefully will be able to try a new type of nasal mask, not pillows. Tonite I will sleep without he CPAP. I will miss it as I had been getting the best sleep in years.