Marks
- FaethSilverwolf
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Marks
I'm still fairly new to Cpap I got mine in January. I've spent months trying to find the sweet spot on the mask so it doesn't leak at all no matter what position I lay in. The down side to having found the sweet spot is that it leaves lines on my face even though I sleep on my back. Can someone please give idea's for how to get rid of the marks on my face plz. As the marks last for hours after I take off the mask. Thank you ahead of time for your suggestions.
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Mask: Amara View Full Face CPAP Mask with Headgear - Fit Pack |
Humidifier: DreamStation Heated Humidifier |
Additional Comments: My pressure are 18.0 cmH2O |
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- Okie bipap
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Re: Marks
If it is the straps leaving marks, check out the pad straps from Padacheek.com. If it is the mask cushion leaving marks, check out the mask liners at Padacheek. Karen is a member of this forum and will work with you to solve your problems.
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Machine: AirCurve™ 10 VAuto BiLevel Machine with HumidAir™ Heated Humidifier |
Mask: Evora Full Face Mask - Fitpack |
Additional Comments: IPAP 20-25, ps 4, OSCAR software |
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Re: Marks
I second Okie's suggestion
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Machine: ResMed AirSense™ 10 AutoSet™ CPAP Machine with HumidAir™ Heated Humidifier |
Mask: Mirage Quattro™ Full Face CPAP Mask with Headgear |
Additional Comments: CPAP 14 cm no APAP no Ramp |
Re: Marks
Also, ice wiped over marks can help them leave more quickly, and be sure you're not otherwise overtightening straps to stop leaks. There are other ways (like liners from Padacheek.com), but the mask should be close to floating vs smashed on or it can't do it's job... try others if you need to, and check proper fitting for each.
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Mask: Ultra Mirage™ Full Face CPAP Mask with Headgear |
Humidifier: IntelliPAP Integrated Heated Humidifier |
Re: Marks
I sometimes get a pressure sore on the bridge of my nose. I will soon be trying out a Gecko gel pad.
Dave
Dave
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Mask: Eson™ 2 Nasal CPAP Mask with Headgear |
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- Okie bipap
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Re: Marks
When I had that problem, I use moleskin on my nose. You can find it at your local drug store in the foot care area. If you decide to use it regularly, you can find it in long rolls on the internet. The first RT I worked with told me about it. She said her husband used it on his nose every night to prevent sores. I did that for several months when I was using the Simplus mask. With the F20, I don't need to use it, but I have kept some on hand in case I ever need it again.
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Machine: AirCurve™ 10 VAuto BiLevel Machine with HumidAir™ Heated Humidifier |
Mask: Evora Full Face Mask - Fitpack |
Additional Comments: IPAP 20-25, ps 4, OSCAR software |
Growing old is mandatory, but growing up is optional.
Re: Marks
Thanks.Okie bipap wrote: ↑Fri Apr 13, 2018 9:29 pmWhen I had that problem, I use moleskin on my nose. You can find it at your local drug store in the foot care area. If you decide to use it regularly, you can find it in long rolls on the internet. The first RT I worked with told me about it. She said her husband used it on his nose every night to prevent sores. I did that for several months when I was using the Simplus mask. With the F20, I don't need to use it, but I have kept some on hand in case I ever need it again.
Dave
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Machine: ResMed AirSense™ 10 AutoSet™ CPAP Machine with HumidAir™ Heated Humidifier |
Mask: Eson™ 2 Nasal CPAP Mask with Headgear |
Additional Comments: APAP 95%=11-12 (setup 10-14); Medistrom Pilot-24 Plus battery backup; Pre-CPAP AHI=77 |
- Sheriff Buford
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Re: Marks
I have marks on my face in the morning. I use lotions to keep them from drying out. Most of the time I live with it. Sometime in the morning they go away.
Sheriff
Sheriff
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Re: Marks
Do some research on "Sleep Wrinkles." Some of those ideas may help.
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- FaethSilverwolf
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Re: Marks
I wanted to say thank you to all who gave me ideas.
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Machine: DreamStation Auto CPAP Machine |
Mask: Amara View Full Face CPAP Mask with Headgear - Fit Pack |
Humidifier: DreamStation Heated Humidifier |
Additional Comments: My pressure are 18.0 cmH2O |
"May the Day find you at peace, and leave you with hope."
taken from Voyager season 2 Episode 22
Blessed Be
FaethSilverwolf
taken from Voyager season 2 Episode 22
Blessed Be
FaethSilverwolf