Pad a cheek

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msradar65
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Pad a cheek

Post by msradar65 » Wed Mar 23, 2011 7:18 pm

I finally ordered my mask liner for my full-life mask and a barrel cover for my Swift LT. I am excited to try them.

Now that the weather has been getting warm. My Swift lt seems to touch my upper lip leaving me with a sweaty lip...not a pleasant experience.

I have also been getting some facial acne. Not sure if that is Apnea related or mask related. I started washing my headgear weekly so I hope that will help.
Diagnosed 08/31/10. Titration 9/02/10. Started CPAP 11/01/10. Auto mode 10-15cm. Alternate mask GoLife for her. Back up mask Full-life full face w/Pad-a-cheek mask liner. Comtec CMS F50 wrist pulse oximeter. Sobakawa Cloud Pillow, Sleepyhead software

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SnoozyQ
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Re: Pad a cheek

Post by SnoozyQ » Thu Mar 24, 2011 11:40 am

Good luck with the liner!

I've had a couple of breakouts on my chin too, but I wear a FFM. I wipe it daily with non-alcohol, unscented baby wipes.

You can try dabbing a little cornstarch on your upper lip and see if that helps keep it dry. Same for the area that your headgear is bothering.

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Humidifier: S9™ Series H5i™ Heated Humidifier with Climate Control
Additional Comments: Started treatment Sept 14, 2010
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Dx: Mod.OSA Aug. 2010
AHI:31.7/hr,60/hr in REM
SaO2 nadir 87%.
Desaturation index 16.5/hr.
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Re: Pad a cheek

Post by gasp » Thu Mar 24, 2011 12:17 pm

I change to a clean cloth under the forehead piece of my headgear that presses against my forehead every night and still get some breaking out. I think it's heat/pressure related. Ick.

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