New Facemask - Red nose....In the NHS healthcare system

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Lethamloon
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New Facemask - Red nose....In the NHS healthcare system

Post by Lethamloon » Tue Jun 25, 2024 7:44 am

Hope some one can help/ advise? Got a new machine last year airsense 10 auto reset and air fit f20 mask. Noticed a reddening of the he tip of my nose, but doesn’t appear to be a contact dermatitis issue. Any advice/ pointers appreciated as my local nhs service just advises use of liners, which don’t have any affect?

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Re: New Facemask - Red nose....In the NHS healthcare system

Post by chunkyfrog » Tue Jun 25, 2024 8:50 am

NHS--what country are you in?
How recent is the redness?
Is there pain, itching, or roughness?
Does the red area has any contact with the mask?
You could treat it like a mild allergy--otc benadryl or cortisone ointment.
If it still does not respond, then you should pester the docs more.

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