nasal cushions

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Sharon1225
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nasal cushions

Post by Sharon1225 » Sat Sep 11, 2010 11:53 am

I recently got some. They were very comfortable when the assistant tried them on me in my doctor's office, but they hurt when I tried to wear them. Has anyone else had that experience?

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Re: nasal cushions

Post by Janknitz » Sat Sep 11, 2010 11:56 am

Which nasal cushions are you referring to?
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Re: nasal cushions

Post by lbw » Sat Sep 11, 2010 3:17 pm

Only the tip of the pillows should go into the nare. When the air turns on the seal is made. Are you inserting the pillow to far into your nose? Overtightening?

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Re: nasal cushions

Post by sleepyDB » Sat Sep 11, 2010 4:33 pm

New user here.....But I've found that if I make sure to let the pillows inflate BEFORE I put them next to my nose, they fit much, much better and stay in place all night.

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Re: nasal cushions

Post by Stormynights » Sat Sep 11, 2010 5:01 pm

I couldn't wear them all night at first. The inside of my nose burned. I can wear them fine now. It took a little getting used to for me. I love them now.

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Re: nasal cushions

Post by Sharon1225 » Tue Sep 14, 2010 6:42 pm

Thank you everyone.

I might try them again next time my husband isn't home. Someone asked if I'm inserting the pillows too far. I think I did, but then it seemed as if there was something about the way the mask was made or adjusted that caused them to be pushed in. I wasn't able to figure out how to correct that.

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Re: nasal cushions

Post by Stormynights » Tue Sep 14, 2010 6:52 pm

Sharon1225 wrote:Thank you everyone.

I might try them again next time my husband isn't home. Someone asked if I'm inserting the pillows too far. I think I did, but then it seemed as if there was something about the way the mask was made or adjusted that caused them to be pushed in. I wasn't able to figure out how to correct that.
Maybe you should try a larger size.

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Re: nasal cushions

Post by sleepymama » Tue Sep 14, 2010 7:28 pm

what mask is it? i'm using an opus. it could be the way your mask is made. dont' give up on pillows yet. i did for awhile but i'm back with them now. go figure

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Re: nasal cushions

Post by Janknitz » Tue Sep 14, 2010 7:31 pm

Once again, if you tell us what mask it is we'd be a lot more help. So far you've gotten only some general suggestions.

If we know exactly what mask, you'll get a ton of help. It is usually marked somewhere on the mask. Or go to cpap.com and look at the pictures of nasal pillow masks to find the one you have.
What you need to know before you meet your DME http://tinyurl.com/2arffqx
Taming the Mirage Quattro http://tinyurl.com/2ft3lh8
Swift FX Fitting Guide http://tinyurl.com/22ur9ts
Don't Pay that Upcharge! http://tinyurl.com/2ck48rm