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Mask Chafing - Zandor435 - 04-24-2018
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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RE: Mask Chafing - Ron AKA - 04-24-2018
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.
RE: Mask Chafing - Zandor435 - 04-24-2018
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.
RE: Mask Chafing - Melman - 04-24-2018
I have been using the same F20 silicone cushion for 13 months. It still seems like new. No sore nose.
RE: Mask Chafing - Hojo - 04-24-2018
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.