Pain At base of nose when waking

[sleepsalot]

I have been on CPAP therapy for about a week now and at first I was adjusting quite well. Now however I continue to wake up to feeling like i've been punched in the nose. I suspect this is because my nasal mask is pushing against the bottom of my nose when it catches on my pillow in the night, especially when I sleep on my stomach(I turn on my stomach while sleeping, I don't actually go to sleep like this). I actually checked to make sure it wasn't bleeding. It seems to get worse every night. Any ideas or similar experiences?
Thanks in advance!
-Jordan

[Babette]

Try a different mask?

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Cheers,
Barbara

[ozij]

When something similar happened to me my RT said I should stop for a couple of days. It's the beginning of a pressure sore, and you don't want to let one develop. If you hava a mask that will press somewhere else, use it. If you don't, consult with your RT or doctor about taking a break to let that tissue heal.

[KatieW]

Since you are using the Mirage SoftGel, the Activa LT uses the same frame. But the cushion is much lighter, and "floats" so there is less pressing on your face. I find it seals better, too.

https://www.cpap.com/productpage/resmed ... -mask.html

[sleepsalot]

Thanks all for replies. I got the OPUS nasal pillow mask yesterday so we'll see if this helps!