Pad A Cheek forehead pad and nose bridge pad

[prefer2breathe]

I was just wondering if any of you have the Pad A Cheek forehead and nose bridge pad combo? I was wondering if the nose bridge protector caused air leaks above your nose? I was also wondering about just getting the forehead pad. I am thinking about ordering either one of these but wanted to see if any of you have preferences of one over the other.

[Kevin in Atlanta]

I use both. Love it. No leaks and my quattro mask is much more comfortable.

[jdm2857]

Karen, (username PADACHEEK), is a member of the forum.

If you send her a PM, I'm sure she'll answer any questions you may have. She's very accommodating.

[smith]

I have the Mirage Quattro and what I do is use corn cushion and stick them up inside around the area that gets affected by my nose. Its not perfect but has helped.

It always cool though rolling into work with strap marks and a bright red nose !

[OutaSync]

I've been using the nose bridge protector for over a year, I really can't remember how much longer. It didn't cause leaks, but I still had leaks around the rest of the mask. Now I'm trialing the padacheek liner. It covers the forehead piece and comes down to cover the whole mask area. I think I'm going to like this even more than just the nose protector.

Bev

[prefer2breathe]

Karen, (username PADACHEEK), is a member of the forum.

If you send her a PM, I'm sure she'll answer any questions you may have. She's very accommodating.

Oh, cool! Thanks.

[prefer2breathe]

I have a Mirage Softtgel nasal mask and I get terrible imprints on my forehead. I adjust my top straps pretty loose but the bottom of the pads leave an indentation. Why does resmed have a design on the forehead rests anyway?? I have gone to work with these cute little designs with what looks like two chicken pox, one on each side of my forehead. It must be really eye catching because everyone at work asks me whats the deal with my forehead?? I also have a scar on the bridge of my nose thats trying to heal up from a few months ago. I finally got smart and now put a band aid on the bridge of my nose. My nose had developed a callous and its taking its sweet time healing. I'm only 35 and my face looks like a mess!

[LoQ]

I have a Mirage Softtgel nasal mask and I get terrible imprints on my forehead. I adjust my top straps pretty loose but the bottom of the pads leave an indentation. Why does resmed have a design on the forehead rests anyway?? I have gone to work with these cute little designs with what looks like two chicken pox, one on each side of my forehead. It must be really eye catching because everyone at work asks me whats the deal with my forehead?? I also have a scar on the bridge of my nose thats trying to heal up from a few months ago. I finally got smart and now put a band aid on the bridge of my nose. My nose had developed a callous and its taking its sweet time healing. I'm only 35 and my face looks like a mess!

Isn't there a dial adjustment on the forehead piece? You may want to experiment with that.

I've said this before, I use a cosmetic buff pad that I wrap with a tissue. I place a pair of these under the forehead pads. There is never a mark under these contraptions, and they are very comfortable.

[prefer2breathe]

I have a Mirage Softtgel nasal mask and I get terrible imprints on my forehead. I adjust my top straps pretty loose but the bottom of the pads leave an indentation. Why does resmed have a design on the forehead rests anyway?? I have gone to work with these cute little designs with what looks like two chicken pox, one on each side of my forehead. It must be really eye catching because everyone at work asks me whats the deal with my forehead?? I also have a scar on the bridge of my nose thats trying to heal up from a few months ago. I finally got smart and now put a band aid on the bridge of my nose. My nose had developed a callous and its taking its sweet time healing. I'm only 35 and my face looks like a mess!

Isn't there a dial adjustment on the forehead piece? You may want to experiment with that.

I've said this before, I use a cosmetic buff pad that I wrap with a tissue. I place a pair of these under the forehead pads. There is never a mark under these contraptions, and they are very comfortable.

I have tried adjusting the dial and found that 12 is the best for me. Any less and the bridge of my nose really hurts. Any more and I have air going in my eyes. I actually just placed an order from Padacheek and will see if this does the trick. Thanks for your suggestion on the cosmetic buff pad and tissue. If this thing doesn't pan out, I'll have to try your idea. I just thought that the less I have to fiddle around before bed the better and figured the PAC requires no extra effort on my part.

[FerrisWheel]

I have a Mirage Softtgel nasal mask and I get terrible imprints on my forehead. I adjust my top straps pretty loose but the bottom of the pads leave an indentation. Why does resmed have a design on the forehead rests anyway?? I have gone to work with these cute little designs with what looks like two chicken pox, one on each side of my forehead. It must be really eye catching because everyone at work asks me whats the deal with my forehead?? I also have a scar on the bridge of my nose thats trying to heal up from a few months ago. I finally got smart and now put a band aid on the bridge of my nose. My nose had developed a callous and its taking its sweet time healing. I'm only 35 and my face looks like a mess!

Isn't there a dial adjustment on the forehead piece? You may want to experiment with that.

I've said this before, I use a cosmetic buff pad that I wrap with a tissue. I place a pair of these under the forehead pads. There is never a mark under these contraptions, and they are very comfortable.

I have tried adjusting the dial and found that 12 is the best for me. Any less and the bridge of my nose really hurts. Any more and I have air going in my eyes. I actually just placed an order from Padacheek and will see if this does the trick. Thanks for your suggestion on the cosmetic buff pad and tissue. If this thing doesn't pan out, I'll have to try your idea. I just thought that the less I have to fiddle around before bed the better and figured the PAC requires no extra effort on my part.

Hi,

How did the Padacheek pan out? I have a Mirage Quattro and the forehead piece is really getting to me.

Ciao,
Ferris

[bayourest]

i had a lot of nose bridge soreness problems when I started (in Nov.) I got a gel pad nose protector from the DME. That helped. Then I got a padacheek mask liner and have never used the nose pad again. the liner makes it all so much more comfortable. just be sure not to cut the hole too big when you enlarge it (see directions with liner)

[prefer2breathe]

Hi,

How did the Padacheek pan out? I have a Mirage Quattro and the forehead piece is really getting to me.

Ciao,
Ferris

I personally didn't care for the nose bridge protector. I was getting leaks on my nosebridge from it. So what I did, was cut that part off and just use the forehead pad. I love the forehead pad!! It works great and no more imprints on my forehead. For my nose, I found those little bandaide dots to put on. They're just the small little square ones. Our walmart doesn't carry them but either Walgreens or Target carries them. These are the best I found for my nose bridge.

[Bobby269]

I have been using the Padacheek forehead bridge with the nose piece for my Mirage Quatro ff mask. After one day the marks on my forehead were lighter and after 3 days they were gone. I use the single layer for the nose bridge and it gave me the same results.
It took a little adjusting but I have a flat line on my leak chart. It's a very good product.