nasal pillow protection?

[inernest]

So I've only been at this a week so far, and it sucks. I hate the nasal mask I got from my provider. It leakes bad and has turned the bridge of my nose to hamburger no matter how I adjust it.

I ordered a Swift LT, and just got it today. (Super fast even with free shipping, thanks cpap.com)

Without any effort I got it on and fitted. Plugged it in and was amazed at how well it fit. I know I shouldn't get too excited yet, and to have modest expectations, but I'm actually not dreading the though of putting it on tonight.

To those of you who use nasal pillows, I've read about using a lanolin lotion to protect your nose, but what should I go and try to find? Should I put it on my nose or on my pillows? Any other things I could try?

Thanks.

[robertmarilyn]

It is called Lansinoh lanolin and can be found where breast feeding supplies are kept. I know that Target, Walmart, and Eckards carry it so I think you can probably find it other places also. The first night I used my Swift LT for Her, I could only wear it 2 hours because my nares were raw. Bought the lanolin the next day and now I never put my mask on without it. It's great!

[Ganesha]

I second the endorsement for Lansinoh Lanolin. Use a Q-tip to apply it all around the inside edges of your nostrils. When putting on the Swift LT place the tips in you nose before putting on the headgear. Don't pull it to tight or you will get leaks.

Hope this helps,
Mark