I am a new cpap user as well. I am into my second week right now. I had a similar problem which is getting better now. I have a mask that makes a triangle over my nose. After the first night I got a major pimple on the bridge of my nose that ended up very red and inflamed. Then I got the same thing ...

Great. Thank you both!

Well that explains what happened to me last night.

I have seen this term a number of times, but don't know what it means. Can someone enlighten me?

I tried using cotton balls the first few nights, but it didn't see to help.

Oh wow I didn't know the machine adjusted for leaks. Thanks for that info. I will try a much looser setting tonight and see if that helps.

I was actually surprised that it left marks on my face as I felt it was not tight at all. I have played with the straps every night (aside from last night) trying to get it as loose as possible, but without leaks. Since my pressure is so low, do you still think little leaks are OK? I kind of though ...

Thanks for the quick reply. It is good to know that this is not an abnormal thing, but I guess it is unfortunate that it is not abnormal as well. I guess I will have to try another style. Thanks for your help!

I am a new CPAP user. I have been using the machine for just about a week now. At first I thought it was just a coincidence, but now I am convinced that the mask is causing sores on my face. Last night was the first night I was able to sleep the entire night with it on my face. Previous to that I ha...