Nasal Pillow Odor

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ArnieJB
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Nasal Pillow Odor

Post by ArnieJB » Mon Mar 17, 2014 6:27 pm

I have a very sensitive sense of smell and find the odor of the air coming through the mask very "clinical / sterile". It is very unappealing to me. Does anyone else have this same problem? Is this something that goes away?
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Re: Nasal Pillow Odor

Post by jencat824 » Mon Mar 17, 2014 6:35 pm

I find that aromatherapy works well for getting rid of unwanted odors. This might help.

https://www.cpap.com/cpap-comfort-clean ... herapy.php

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Re: Nasal Pillow Odor

Post by DMVredskins21 » Mon Mar 17, 2014 8:57 pm

Try wiping it down w/ a babywipe before every use. Try vaseline in your nostrils as an alternative
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Re: Nasal Pillow Odor

Post by cpapernewbie » Mon Mar 17, 2014 9:00 pm

I experienced that burning smell after using Resmed Swift and is now practically lost my sense of smell. One thing it is good because I do not have that problem anymore but then I do not know what's cooking...

Be careful and please ask your doctor. For me it is too late

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Re: Nasal Pillow Odor

Post by chunkyfrog » Mon Mar 17, 2014 9:06 pm

Please do NOT use Vaseline anywhere near your nasal pillows.
It is a petroleum product, which will deteriorate silicone.
Many here use Lansinoh, (purified lanolin--nipple cream) to shield your skin against irritation.
You can find it with baby nursing products.
Vaseline is also bad for your lungs, should you inhale any of it.

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