There is ABSOLUTELY NO LATEX in cpap masks, cushions, or other gear.
Headgear is often made of different laminated materials.
You may be sensitive to one of the laminated materials or the adhesive which holds stuff together.
Wearing strap covers or a buff under your headgear should help.
The fabric masks are a great suggestion.
Mask Allergic Reaction, Possible?
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chunkyfrog
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Re: Mask Allergic Reaction, Possible?
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| Mask: AirFit™ P10 For Her Nasal Pillow CPAP Mask with Headgear |
| Additional Comments: Airsense 10 Autoset for Her |
Re: Mask Allergic Reaction, Possible?
I hope you are able to figure this out! Could you cut some pads to experiment with out of a t-shirt? The cloth mask recommended might be worth trying.
I use the Breeze nasal pillows and the only contact points are the bottom of my nostrils and the back and top of my head.
If only all these different masks weren't so damned expensive so we could all try more of them!
I use the Breeze nasal pillows and the only contact points are the bottom of my nostrils and the back and top of my head.
If only all these different masks weren't so damned expensive so we could all try more of them!
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| Mask: AirFit™ P10 Nasal Pillow CPAP Mask with Headgear |
| Additional Comments: January 2015 Sleep Study Results: Apnea/Hypopnea Index (AHI): 80.2, Sleepyhead |
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tvigue
Re: Mask Allergic Reaction, Possible?
I developed an allergic reaction to the silicone? cushion on my Fisher-Paykel mask after 3 years of use. My Dr. prescribed temporary use of a prednisone cream and a fabric mask like the Sleepweaver. The rash cleared up within a week and I have been happy with the Sleepweaver mask for 6 months.