I just got a new mask

[Pastor Mark]

I just got a replacement mask and the top of my nose is raw after a week of use. what can I do? will this stop or do I need to get new mask... I had used the same mask for 8 years and needed to replace it so we purchased the same one don't know why this is happening.

[cflame1]

try:
https://www.cpap.com/productpage/sequal ... e-pad.html
https://www.cpap.com/productpage/Gecko-Nasal-Pad.html
https://www.cpap.com/productpage/remzzz ... iners.html
http://padacheek.com/PAC_Nosebridge.html

Can't tell you which will work... I haven't used any of them... but there's some options.

[DoriC]

I'm not familiar with your mask but does it have a forehead adjustment tab that may be need to be set correctly for you? And I'm sure you washed and rinsed it thoroughly before using the first time?

[archangle]

Sometimes a moleskin, bandaid, or medical tape over the spot can help. Try adjusting the headgear, any mask adjustments, etc.

Wow, did you use the same mask for 8 years with no new cushions, flaps, etc.? Was it the FlexiFit HC405?

[Pastor Mark]

I have been getting replacement parts for this mask and have just purchased a full new mask.
Thank you though and I will try the mole skin.
I am also looking at getting a new mask - the mirage soft gel mask

[chunkyfrog]

If the forehead has no adjustment, you can try a little padding under the forehead cushion
--just enough to lift it off your nose bridge, but not enough to release a torrent of air into your eyes.
Your poor nose! You may need to rig up a dressing to cover the wound until it heals.
That silicone rubbing on a raw spot is no fun at all.
My DH tried the Soft gel; and it is one I might try myself--sooo cushy!
Good luck, and welcome to the forum.

[pharm30]

anyone know if Drs can write a script for ANY mask or patient preference or something to that effect?
My DME is horrible and uncooperative. I finally got to try a Ultra Mirage FF mask after fighting the swift fx nasal pillows w/chinstrap for 3 months and multiple attempts to try something new.
Last two nights have been better, but I think I want to try the fit life mask at some point. I'd rather just pay cash and order off the net, but I'd need a script first.

[cflame1]

the doctors can write it that way... question is, will your DME accept it that way?

anyone know if Drs can write a script for ANY mask or patient preference or something to that effect?
My DME is horrible and uncooperative. I finally got to try a Ultra Mirage FF mask after fighting the swift fx nasal pillows w/chinstrap for 3 months and multiple attempts to try something new.
Last two nights have been better, but I think I want to try the fit life mask at some point. I'd rather just pay cash and order off the net, but I'd need a script first.

[DoriC]

Our Dr wrote on the RX "mask of patient's choice" and we had no problem.

[nanwilson]

I don't have a separate rx for masks, mine just says.........cpap at 11 cm of h20, and I have used it on the net to the buy a mask.

[archangle]

Most of the online retailers will sell you any CPAP or mask as long as the prescription says "cpap."

Bilevel machines may require a different prescription.

Most online retailers have pages with their prescription policy listed.

Edit - Here's our host's prescription policy.