Problems with sleep mask.
- njenkinspa
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Problems with sleep mask.
I have been diagnosed with sleep apneA for two years. I have a resmed quatro mask.I have tried others. The mask strap cuts into bk of my kneck,causing bleeding and acne. The nose area leakes on one side causing the air going i to into my eye to be blood shot red. Anyone have this issue any suggestions?
Re: Problems with sleep mask.
When is the last time you tried the other masks? Some great new full face masks have been released recently. I definitely recommend checking them out.
Re: Problems with sleep mask.
What kind of pressures are you using and what made you choose a FF mask?
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- Wulfman...
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Re: Problems with sleep mask.
Sounds like it's too tight to me. Or, you have the wrong size mask. Or you have it too tight trying to compensate for the wrong size mask.njenkinspa wrote:I have been diagnosed with sleep apneA for two years. I have a resmed quatro mask.I have tried others. The mask strap cuts into bk of my kneck,causing bleeding and acne. The nose area leakes on one side causing the air going i to into my eye to be blood shot red. Anyone have this issue any suggestions?
You know, you can make strap covers out of material like fleece that will help prevent that. Or, buy some from Pad-a-Cheeks.
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- DoninOrlando
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Re: Problems with sleep mask.
I use same mask as you and have pressures from 18-20. I use a Cpap Cap instead of straps to spread the pressure and also use Pad A Cheek strap covers. You may only need one or the other. I use both together. Caps are on Ebay for about $25 . Just search Cpap Cap on Ebay.
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Machine: PR System One REMStar 60 Series Auto CPAP Machine |
Mask: Mirage Quattro™ Full Face CPAP Mask with Headgear |
Additional Comments: Sleepyhead Software, Padacheek liners |
Orlando FL
Started CPAP 10-23-2009
Been using PRS-One Auto for 11 years, recalled
09/20/21 starting new Airsense 10 Autoset, Mirage Quattro FFM
Settings: Auto 18-20
Started CPAP 10-23-2009
Been using PRS-One Auto for 11 years, recalled
09/20/21 starting new Airsense 10 Autoset, Mirage Quattro FFM
Settings: Auto 18-20
- njenkinspa
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Re: Problems with sleep mask.
Thank you for the suggestions,i have been professionaly fitted for my mask several times. I do have strap covers it seems to be cutting me right in the back where they do not cover. I will take a look into the cap! Thank you everyone for the suggestions and h[GRINNING CAT FACE WITH SMILING EYES]
- njenkinspa
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Re: Problems with sleep mask.
I have been refitted less than 2 months ago. I'm at pressure 18
Re: Problems with sleep mask.
Most of the soft cloth headgear comes on pillows - have you tried any of them? P10 or Nuance come to mind.
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Mask: AirFit™ P10 Nasal Pillow CPAP Mask with Headgear |
Humidifier: S9™ Series H5i™ Heated Humidifier with Climate Control |
Additional Comments: Sleepyhead SW. NeilMed and Alkalol Nasal rinses. Veramyst. AutoPAP 11-20 cms. Started June '14, untreated AHI 31-38, with PAP around 1. |
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Re: Problems with sleep mask.
Based on some of the stories I've read, that wouldn't be all that reassuring to me.njenkinspa wrote:Thank you for the suggestions,i have been professionaly fitted for my mask several times. I do have strap covers it seems to be cutting me right in the back where they do not cover. I will take a look into the cap! Thank you everyone for the suggestions and h[GRINNING CAT FACE WITH SMILING EYES]
Learn how to do it yourself.
Den
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(5) REMstar Autos w/C-Flex & (6) REMstar Pro 2 CPAPs w/C-Flex - Pressure Setting = 14 cm.
"Passover" Humidification - ResMed Ultra Mirage FF - Encore Pro w/Card Reader & MyEncore software - Chiroflow pillow
User since 05/14/05
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Re: Problems with sleep mask.
based on the experiences of others that I've read here, it's highly unlikely that your "professional fitting" is worth the paper it's printed on.njenkinspa wrote:Thank you for the suggestions,i have been professionaly fitted for my mask several times.
figure it out for yourself, it's almost certain that those 'professionals' main profession is separating you from your money.
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- DoninOrlando
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Re: Problems with sleep mask.
It sounds like you may have the individual single strap covers that only go on the sides, to reduce marks on your face. I am referring to the one piece that goes all across the back and also wraps around both sides. No part of the straps touches your skin if they are fitted properly. You may have to trim the ends as they are long.
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Machine: PR System One REMStar 60 Series Auto CPAP Machine |
Mask: Mirage Quattro™ Full Face CPAP Mask with Headgear |
Additional Comments: Sleepyhead Software, Padacheek liners |
Orlando FL
Started CPAP 10-23-2009
Been using PRS-One Auto for 11 years, recalled
09/20/21 starting new Airsense 10 Autoset, Mirage Quattro FFM
Settings: Auto 18-20
Started CPAP 10-23-2009
Been using PRS-One Auto for 11 years, recalled
09/20/21 starting new Airsense 10 Autoset, Mirage Quattro FFM
Settings: Auto 18-20
- njenkinspa
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Re: Problems with sleep mask.
Ooh thankyou i didnt know that was out there.
- DoninOrlando
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Re: Problems with sleep mask.
It is on PadACheek website. They call it Neck Universal and Neck Pad now. Cost $22. Ive been using the same one a few years.
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Machine: PR System One REMStar 60 Series Auto CPAP Machine |
Mask: Mirage Quattro™ Full Face CPAP Mask with Headgear |
Additional Comments: Sleepyhead Software, Padacheek liners |
Orlando FL
Started CPAP 10-23-2009
Been using PRS-One Auto for 11 years, recalled
09/20/21 starting new Airsense 10 Autoset, Mirage Quattro FFM
Settings: Auto 18-20
Started CPAP 10-23-2009
Been using PRS-One Auto for 11 years, recalled
09/20/21 starting new Airsense 10 Autoset, Mirage Quattro FFM
Settings: Auto 18-20