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Eye swelling - Luvbug - 12-14-2023
The bags under my eyes are so swollen in a morning I can’t put my glasses on. Does anyone else have this problem? I have a full face mask and I get this issue whether there is leakage or not from the machine. Any clues how to fix it. I have been putting a cooling mask on eyes when wake up.
RE: Eye swelling - MrIvanDrago - 12-15-2023
Tgis started happening to me when I switched to a ResMed Aircurve machine back in September. I have lowered my pressure and seems to help a little bit, but would like to hear if there are any other remedies for this out there?
RE: Eye swelling - Twoshade - 04-14-2024
Hi, I have the same problem. I believe this is because the mask straps block lymphatic vessels in the face. Liquid can no longer drain. Hence, the swelling. I have tried to upholster the straps, so that they become wider and less blocking. Moderate success. I want to try a Resmed n30i mask tonight. This mask has somewhat wider tubing in the face, and not straps. Cheers!
RE: Eye swelling - Little Olive - 04-14-2024
I get this too, not exactly bags, but puffy circles under my eyes. I also blame the strapping !
RE: Eye swelling - Twoshade - 04-14-2024
Maybe a hybrid full face mask brings somewhat of an improvement. Just in case that the rim of the mask is the culprit.
RE: Eye swelling - Ital Thai - 04-15-2024
I found these two studies on the authoritative Pubmed site:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4342174/
https://academic.oup.com/sleep/article/42/Supplement_1/A430/5451955?login=false
RE: Eye swelling - UnicornRider - 04-15-2024
Thanks Ital Thai, that is information I can share with people I care for.
RE: Eye swelling - Ital Thai - 04-15-2024
I am happy to be able to help ;o)
RE: Eye swelling - Little Olive - 04-15-2024
Interesting reading, thank you!