Mask marks

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Sandwich27
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Mask marks

Post by Sandwich27 » Wed Aug 13, 2014 8:05 pm

Hi everyone. I have been using CPAP machine for about three years now and am wondering if anyone else gets the marks on the side of their face (or around the nose) where the mask is.
Is there a way to avoid these? I can't loosen the mask as the air escapes.

Thoughts?
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library lady
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Location: Rochester, MN

Re: Mask marks

Post by library lady » Wed Aug 13, 2014 8:07 pm

Mask liners should do it... they also help with leaks. RemZzzs and Pad-A-Cheek are the two main ones - you can order RemZzzs from our forum sponsors, https://www.cpap.com or your local DME will probably have them. Or go to http://www.padacheek.com for the Pad-A-Cheek liners.
Now using AirFit F10 mask; Quattro Air is backup mask. RemZzzz mask liners with both.
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englandsf
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Re: Mask marks

Post by englandsf » Wed Aug 13, 2014 8:10 pm

What mask are you using?
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Sandwich27
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Re: Mask marks

Post by Sandwich27 » Wed Aug 13, 2014 8:11 pm

I have the Zest Q.
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Sandwich27
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Re: Mask marks

Post by Sandwich27 » Wed Aug 13, 2014 8:18 pm

Thanks! I didn't even know mask liners existed!!!
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library lady
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Re: Mask marks

Post by library lady » Wed Aug 13, 2014 9:13 pm

Sandwich27 wrote:Thanks! I didn't even know mask liners existed!!!
Neither did I till I found this forum... struggled just like you did at first with face farts galore!
Now using AirFit F10 mask; Quattro Air is backup mask. RemZzzz mask liners with both.
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