Wisp nasal mask user,sore in nostril

[MaryEllen]

Hello, I been using a bipap since May. I use a wisp nasal mask my humidity is set at 6. For the past few weeks I have had a sore inside my nose. It's right inside the tip hurts to touch that side of my nose. Any advice would be greatly appreciated

[grayghost4]

There is only one place to post here .... so you must me in the right place
But it would be best if you edit your title to reflect the question better.

When I have that problem it is from an ingrown hair in the nose, and it is very hard to get it out. It is probably not from the cpap mask. You may have to see an ENT to get it corrected.

[ems]

Try using Lanolin cream. Can be found in any pharmacy, Target or Walmart. It's a cream that nursing mom's use when their nipples are sore. Completely safe and really works. Just a small amount and can also be used during the day until the soreness goes away.

[gasp]

Also, see if you have more pressure to that spot from pressing into it with side sleeping, how hard the mask presses against the part of your nose that is sore. It's a balancing act. If the mask presses too hard against your nose you can get sores, if it doesn't press hard enough it can lead to air leaking between the mask and your nose.

[MaryEllen]

There is only one place to post here .... so you must me in the right place
But it would be best if you edit your title to reflect the question better.

When I have that problem it is from an ingrown hair in the nose, and it is very hard to get it out. It is probably not from the cpap mask. You may have to see an ENT to get it corrected.

Thanks for the tip, I changed the title

[grayghost4]

and by the way WELCOME TO THE CLUB

[happysleeper]

Hi MaryEllen, I find that I get sore spots where my nasal pillows rub up against the skin between my nostrils. I've been experimenting with putting a 1/2 inch x 1/2 inch piece of hydrocolloid dressing over that part of my nose to protect the skin from the pressure of the pillows. I found that the Convatec Duoderm Extra Thin works great. The extra thin is important; the regular thickness creates air leaks. Here's a link on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywor ... 5mu8irr9_b I don't know if any doctors would tell you about this, because there may be a potential small risk of the piece of dressing going up your nose? But it is sticky, so it sticks to my skin, I've never had it move. Good luck!