Red Face and tooth sensitivity

[Jcastle]

I have been using my CPAP for about a week now and am slowly getting used to it. I have noticed however that I now have a red ring around the nose, similar to clown make up. This lasts all day. I have my head straps set snugly, but not too tight, but continue to wake in the night about 3 a.m. with leaks.

Also I find my lower front teeth are very sensitive when I wake up in the morning. I first noticed this during my sleep study and attributed it to the generic mask used at the clinic not fitting correctly. However, I am still experiencing sensitivity with the large mask I received with the CPAP. The discomfort typically clears up fairly rapidly upon waking. any suggestions on how to releave the problems.

[jum001]

Re the teeth sensitivity, make sure the lower edge of the mask is below the gum line or there will be pressure on your teeth all night long.

If you find a solution to the nose problem, I'd like to hear that. I have tried many suggestions with only temporary success. I have to rotate between masks to prevent open sores from the pressure. It is aggravated by the bifocals I use during the day which press on the same spots. Good luck.

[Jcastle]

I wonder if redness could be related to the air being generated from the humidifier? I am using the H3i from ResMed but find the air very cold. Would warm air reduce the redness?

[oldgearhead]

Also I find my lower front teeth are very sensitive when I wake up in the morning

I could not tolerate the UMFF for the same reason.

[samwalker]

Not all circumstances are answerable by home-based products, nor by observation. I recommend going to dentistry roseville for professional dental health care consultation and treatment, or if in case your tooth do have a problem, then diagnosis.

[bluelily]

I dont have any suggestions about the tooth sensitivity, but for the redness, try putting some porous, hypoallergenic tape under where your mask sits. I was getting red marks on both sides of my nose from my mask, and the redness stayed all day long. Started using the tape, and within 2 days, I no longer have any redness. Your local drugstore should carry it. (3M Micropore Paper Tape is the one I have been using.) I have very sensitive skin and have to be careful when selecting band-aids, lotions, etc to use, but this stuff does not irritate my skin.