Here's one abrasion-reducing product, the one I remember was much larger and compressible. https://www.amazon.ca/Pack-Nasal-Pads-CPAP-Mask/dp/B08PW371LM/ref=sr_1_3_sspa?adgrpid=1358997005148202&hvadid=84937799042851&hvbmt=bp&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=125375&hvnetw=a&hvqmt=e&hvtargid=kwd-84938016725316%3Aloc-...

The research paper on nose restriction is at https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29105874/.

It just states the obvious.

But after it there are links that may be more useful.

Was there a product that went between face mask and mouth to reduce abrasion?

Might that help seal, being soft?

froggy is not making sense. Is s/he suggesting a complete nose job to reduce size of nostrils? My point is I want a larger nostril interface, plain and simple. As for Phillips' huge bureaucracy, with long effort I found an email address, hoping that person will pass my request on to decision makers....

Of course restricted nose passages do not help, how bad depends on amount of restriction. Perhaps doctors can measure. How does breathing feel to you with CPAP on? Internal configuration of nose varies with individual, some have crooked passages. I had to use full face mask because sinus drainage wa...

Finishing my sentence about custom making: A company in Europe had a method of custom making face mask by photographing your face with a grid projected onto it, then cutting the hard shell of their design to suit you. (Soft seal of course then slips onto edge of hard shell.) But US FDA insisted they...

by zonker » Tue Feb 21, 2023 12:48 pm BigNortherner wrote: ↑Mon Feb 20, 2023 7:06 pm I've seen cases where provider did not ensure that. citation? Huh? What are you on about? That is my testimony, if you have seen many masks you'll have seen ones that do not include relief - the maker sells an attac...

Phillips does make a small version of the original Wisp: https://www.cpapoutlet.ca/product/respi ... 04953/3224

Phillips are now shipping the interface with a quite different back strap Appears to be an attempt to get strap below occipital hump on back of head, without changing mold for the 'frame' whose tabs it attaches to. Problems: - rigid ends of strap can break off - hook-loop adjustment straps are chint...

Phillips should be providing an XL cushion. They provide an MW which will help the roughly 10% of the US population who have wide nostrils. I expect as many people have tall nostrils. I have to fiddle every time I put the interface on to get good seal and airflow. (Phillips provides only S, M, MW, L...

I found Phillips' initial communications poor, not clear enough early on what the concern was.

Warning:

If taping mouth, make absolutely sure you have a relief valve or large vent in mask/plumbing, so you can breathe when machine quits due failure of power outages.

I've seen cases where provider did not ensure that.

In my experience a fundamental problem is design of mask versus shape of your face. Some designers have tried more accommodating masks, especially at the bridge of your nose whose shape varies among individuals. I suggest Fisher & Payel. You can get a full head mask, that seals against chin and fore...

Keep in mind that fitting, setup, coaching are included in the prices of machines and masks from providers. (Some people need much fitting/help to get a proper mask for them and learn how to adjust it.) Plus warranty. From Amacrick or other online retailers you are on your own. (I'm not saying that ...

I think you exaggerate, but I won't waste time worrying.

FTR I don't see how relevant your comment was.