So I've had my mask about 2 weeks now and I have a red ring where my mask sits and blister like bumps..... Could I be allergic to silicon is that even possible? What should I do? Do they make non silicon masks?

Have you tried a bit of Lansinoh lanolin ointment where the nasal pillows are resting against the skin below the septum to see if it helps with the rubbing or irritation? It makes a decent enough barrier and promotes healing as well. Also make sure you don't have that top strap too tight on the Hyb...

Sounds like you are sensitive to the mask material...some people are. Is the worst of the area now with the hybrid just under the nose (septum). If so give Karen at Padacheek.com a call and see if she has something that will work in the barrel cozy line to act as a barrier between the silicone and ...

So I first had a full face mask and I kept getting a rash where the mask sits so I made a mask liner and the mask would slide up to my eye brows so I got a hybrid mask and the first night I used it I had the same red rash and blisters this time so I loosened the headgear or so I thought but now I ha...

I didn't wash it before using it and its not very tight..... How do I wash the part that touches my face?

I had deviated septum and turbinate reduction surgery almost 2 years ago..... Best thing ever I could FINALLY breathe thru my nose!!!!! I slept really well for a while until my apnea kicked in again!!!! Do it u wont regret it!!!!

So I've had my mask and machine almost a week now and I have an almost permanent red ring around my nose and mouth.... What is it? This morning I woke up to my mask on my nose and up by my eyes.... My mouth was uncovered and my eyes were swollen with red lines going from my eyebrows to my upper chee...

I slept horrible I felt like my mask was blowing air onto my forehead... Is that normal with this mask? Once I finally fell asleep my husband kept waking me up due to vibration on my night stand I guess the hose got kinked and it was making noise.... I'm not sure?!? I slept extremely well the first ...

I'm still extremely tired but I'm feeling so much better!!! I'm only taking one nap now vs 6 like before... Jewels, As far as your first night, you hit a home run. Just using the mask for a few hours is normally a big accomplishment. Doing a complete night is the next goal, and you are already past...

I just got my machine and im looking to download some software.... what is the best software for the resmed s9 autoset?

I'm still extremely tired but I'm feeling so much better!!! I'm only taking one nap now vs 6 like before...

Usage 11.8 hrs
Leak 14l/min
Ahi 0.9
Total AI 0.8
Central AI 0.5
Per level 3

Thanks for all the suggestions!!!! I tried to sleep more propped up and with my head tilted back (that was mentioned in the link Pugsy sent me) and I don't think I had the air problem..... Hmmmm

Sheriff Buford wrote:Jewels... great start... how have the first few nights been?

Sheriff

Last night was my first night and I'm not sure why but I woke up with a headache.... Strange.... But I woke up on my own and I'm not tired yet so I'm good so far lol....

Ok so I sed my cpap for a nap first time today and I'm swallowing air. At least that's what I'm guessing bc my tummy feels full of air! Is there anything I can do? Should I try to sleep more propped up on my back? I'm at a loss but this tummy hurt is for the birds!!!!! Please give me some direction ...