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by doctordeb
Fri Aug 19, 2011 7:57 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Acne with CPAP
Replies: 26
Views: 36110

Re: Acne with CPAP

Hi Fuhrtops, I had the same problem with my mask the first week. I found that it was due to the mask not fitting well and having it adjusted way to tight to keep a good seal. My bridge of my nose was bruised and had terrible acne as well as the area around my cheeks. I just recently switched masks, ...
by doctordeb
Wed Aug 17, 2011 11:47 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Second fitting w/ Apria
Replies: 8
Views: 2360

Second fitting w/ Apria

Hello Friends, You heard my tale about my first fitting at Apria. The RT didn't allow me to try on any masks, only crappy one and didn't hook me up to the machine. So I developed severe sores on the bridge of my nose. When I called customer service they sent me a Gecko, basically a nose bridge guard...
by doctordeb
Mon Aug 15, 2011 11:52 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Mask fitting
Replies: 10
Views: 3277

Re: Mask fitting

Hello Friends, My partner Mag, shared my story about my ill-fitting mask. So I have an appointment scheduled with Apria tomorrow for a re-fit and I want this done right. When I received my mask (ResMed Ultra Mirage) The RT never measured me and told me that I wasn't allowed to try on any masks. I fo...