Nasal masks bad for deviated septum?
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Nasal masks bad for deviated septum?
I just read something on a page about CPAP mask choice that said nasal masks are not as good a choice if you have a deviated septum. Do you all agree?
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Re: Nasal masks bad for deviated septum?
Absolutely not. I have a very deviated septum and use a nasal mask quite well. I use a bit of coconut oil-based lip balm on my nares to insure a good seal.
I have used the Swift FX and currently use the Nuance. I like the Nuance better because it vents better; more downward than outward.
Lisa
I have used the Swift FX and currently use the Nuance. I like the Nuance better because it vents better; more downward than outward.
Lisa
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chunkyfrog
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Re: Nasal masks bad for deviated septum?
It probably depends on your individual anatomy.
Deviated septums are not all alike.
Trying stuff on is the only way to know.
Deviated septums are not all alike.
Trying stuff on is the only way to know.
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Re: Nasal masks bad for deviated septum?
No. I don't agree with it as a blanket statement without qualifying it.
I know too many people using nasal masks with deviated septums and doing quite well.
Perrybucsdad is on the top of that list. I had to just about break his arm twisting it to get him to at least try a nasal pillow mask.
Once he tried one there was no going back for him.
You might read his story. I think 7th post down from the top here if the link takes you to the top of the page.
viewtopic/p663440/Mouth-Breathers.html#p663440
It depends on just how badly deviated the septum is and just how much air they can move through their nose and be comfortable.
Probably would also involve nasal musosa issues as well...which can happen to people even with or without septum deviation issues.
It's like everything else with cpap....comes with a huge YMMV sticker.
I know too many people using nasal masks with deviated septums and doing quite well.
Perrybucsdad is on the top of that list. I had to just about break his arm twisting it to get him to at least try a nasal pillow mask.
Once he tried one there was no going back for him.
You might read his story. I think 7th post down from the top here if the link takes you to the top of the page.
viewtopic/p663440/Mouth-Breathers.html#p663440
It depends on just how badly deviated the septum is and just how much air they can move through their nose and be comfortable.
Probably would also involve nasal musosa issues as well...which can happen to people even with or without septum deviation issues.
It's like everything else with cpap....comes with a huge YMMV sticker.
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Re: Nasal masks bad for deviated septum?
Interesting read. Thank you.Pugsy wrote: ↑Fri Feb 23, 2018 10:20 amNo. I don't agree with it as a blanket statement without qualifying it.
I know too many people using nasal masks with deviated septums and doing quite well.
Perrybucsdad is on the top of that list. I had to just about break his arm twisting it to get him to at least try a nasal pillow mask.
Once he tried one there was no going back for him.
You might read his story. I think 7th post down from the top here if the link takes you to the top of the page.
viewtopic/p663440/Mouth-Breathers.html#p663440
It depends on just how badly deviated the septum is and just how much air they can move through their nose and be comfortable.
Probably would also involve nasal musosa issues as well...which can happen to people even with or without septum deviation issues.
It's like everything else with cpap....comes with a huge YMMV sticker.
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Re: Nasal masks bad for deviated septum?
Pillow masks...but still nasalLoneStar wrote: ↑Fri Feb 23, 2018 10:15 amAbsolutely not. I have a very deviated septum and use a nasal mask quite well. I use a bit of coconut oil-based lip balm on my nares to insure a good seal.
I have used the Swift FX and currently use the Nuance. I like the Nuance better because it vents better; more downward than outward.
Lisa
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Re: Nasal masks bad for deviated septum?
Just telling it like it is, not looking for suggestions. I have a deviated septum and can not use anything nasal. It's just too much air thru my nares. I even tried the hybrid masks. with them most of the air is going thru the mouth, but it's still too much for the nares. Over the years, I've tried many different nasal masks and pillows, even the Nasal Aire I Prong CPAP Mask that looks like a big fat nasal cannula. the answer is full face or surgery. at age 68 i'm not having a painful surgery by choice, so my answer is full face.
maybe someday they'll come up with an implant or removeable cannula that can get past the septum.
maybe someday they'll come up with an implant or removeable cannula that can get past the septum.
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please don't ask me to try nasal. i'm a full face person.
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please don't ask me to try nasal. i'm a full face person.
the avatar is Rocco, my Lhasa Apso. Number one "Bama fan. 18 championships and counting.
Life member VFW Post 4328 Alabama
MSgt USAF (E-7) medic Retired 1968-1990
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