Nasal Pillow at 12cmH2O

[Guest]

Just need to know if anyone here has experienced any irritation or discomfort with nasal pillows at a 12cmH2O or more. I'm planning to switch from nasal mask to pillows (new breeze) , and I'm on straight CPAP at 12cmH2O with my PB420E machine. Thanks.

[samofny]

If you search the forum for "nasal irritation" or "nasal discomfort" you will have many posts about this.

From what I have read, most suggest using a heated humidifier, with some using a moisturizer in addition to that (gel, saline spray, etc.)

I guess you can hold on to your mask in case the pillows don't work out.

[muld00n]

Just need to know if anyone here has experienced any irritation or discomfort with nasal pillows at a 12cmH2O or more. I'm planning to switch from nasal mask to pillows (new breeze) , and I'm on straight CPAP at 12cmH2O with my PB420E machine. Thanks.

I have a friend that uses straight CPAP at 17 cm with his Comfortlite II and he has no problems.

Once you get used to it, I think you will be OK and will probably like your CPAP thereapy a little bit more.

Steve

[JeffH]

Been using my Adams Circuit (daddy of the Breeze) at 12 for several years and don't have any troubles.

JeffH

[Guest]

I just changed to 12cm this Sunday with my Nasal Aire II. No irritation. In fact, I'm checking the mask (by covering the vent holes) to be sure I'm getting air on a routine basis. It's just that comfortable.

LOL,
B.

[papdaddy]

Hello, I use the Optilife mask with nasal pillows at a pressure of 15. For the first three days it was a little uncomfortable. After that no problems at all. I have been using for the last 3 months now.

[socknitster]

Generally speaking you will have a few days to two weeks of discomfort when switching to a pillows style mask. Ayr gel and lansinoh cream (lanolin used by breastfeeding mothers, in the baby aisle) are very effective during the nare-toughening period. After that, you will be fine. I have used pillows up to 16 cm water pressure.

Jen