Nose Piercing with Bipap mask?

[LisaEileen]

I've been toying with the idea of getting my nose pierced, but I don't know if that would work with my bipap mask. I have two masks that I switch between depending if I'm congested or if my nose is getting red or whatever. I have the mirage quattro full face and the mirage hybrid full face with the nasal pillows. I'm thinking a nose piercing might be OK with the quattro, but I don't know if the nasal pillows would work. Anyone here have a nose piercing?

[needzzzzs]

After seeing a nose piercing become infected (my daughter's), I would recommend against it in general, but especially for folks who are using any sort of sleep apnea mask. There are enough problems with noses and masks -- why add another potential one? Just my $.02, and not casting any aspersions on the fashion aspect of nose piercings.

Debbie

I've been toying with the idea of getting my nose pierced, but I don't know if that would work with my bipap mask. I have two masks that I switch between depending if I'm congested or if my nose is getting red or whatever. I have the mirage quattro full face and the mirage hybrid full face with the nasal pillows. I'm thinking a nose piercing might be OK with the quattro, but I don't know if the nasal pillows would work. Anyone here have a nose piercing?

[sleepycarol]

I would worry about the ring catching on the mask seals and tearing them if nothing else. My daughter had a nose ring for a while but finally decided to remove it and let the hole close. Even the small studs can get caught on things (at least hers did as she had a baby and wore the really small studs and they would still catch in the baby's clothing and blankets).

[BleepingBeauty]

I've been toying with the idea of getting my nose pierced, but I don't know if that would work with my bipap mask. I have two masks that I switch between depending if I'm congested or if my nose is getting red or whatever. I have the mirage quattro full face and the mirage hybrid full face with the nasal pillows. I'm thinking a nose piercing might be OK with the quattro, but I don't know if the nasal pillows would work. Anyone here have a nose piercing?

I had my nose pierced in 1986. I wear a small stud 24/7, and I've had no problems with using nasal pillows (and now my hybrid mask). I should mention that I bend the post on the stud into a right angle so it rests against the wall of my nostril and can't be seen. Also, I've had occasions where I had to shorten a post with a wire-cutter; when I do that, I file down the end of the post with a rasp or emery board so it's rounded and not sharp. I've been wearing studs this way since I got the piercing. It's not something I've had to amend since starting therapy.

A piercing would have no contact with the Mirage Quattro (or any other typical FF or nasal mask). Once it's healed, if you want or need to use a nasal pillows mask and you're concerned about the stud, you can just take it out for the night.

Hope that helps.

Oh, and fyi, the Resmed hybrid is called the Liberty. I use the RespCare Hybrid (same idea, different manufacturer).

[jhfield4]

I also wear a nose stud, and use nose pillows. No problems whatsoever, though I do have a stud with a flat back, so there's nothing sticking into my nostril to catch on the pillows. I love it, Go for it!

[LisaEileen]

Oh man was I tired when I posted that last night. I did mean to say Mirage LIberty, not Hybrid. lol

Thanks for the advice. That helps a lot. I guess I'll check into it and see if I can get a piercing with a flatter back to make sure it doesn't interfere with anything since it would be a few months before I could take it out to change it.

[bluewillowskys]

I made an appointment to get a nose piercing on tuesday. Last night I realized my nose pillow and the humidity may prevent healing or cause infection. Should I be concerned ? Should I not get it?

[Goofproof]

I made an appointment to get a nose piercing on tuesday. Last night I realized my nose pillow and the humidity may prevent healing or cause infection. Should I be concerned ? Should I not get it?

Just get cheek piercings instead, then you could do away with the headgear and tie the mask on. Jim

[RicaLynn]

I made an appointment to get a nose piercing on tuesday. Last night I realized my nose pillow and the humidity may prevent healing or cause infection. Should I be concerned ? Should I not get it?

If you're using pillows I wouldn't worry about the humidity adversely affecting healing time. The inside of your nostrils are supposed to be humid

[bluewillowskys]

Jim.....BWAHAHAHA....UH....NO....

Ricalynn..... thanks

[Madmamax3]

I know this thread is super old, I was just wondering if you ended up doing it? I'm considering the same thing and wondering the same thing!

[zonker]

I know this thread is super old, I was just wondering if you ended up doing it? I'm considering the same thing and wondering the same thing!

unfortunately, the OP hasn't been in for some time. don't know if this is related, but try this more current thread-
viewtopic/t176934/Starting-CPAP-wSeptum ... ation.html

good luck!