Posted: Tue May 27, 2008 8:37 pm
> i get an itchy feeling around my nose and it bugs me
Even worse, it can interfere with sleep. There may be some mold/mildew buildup in your gear that you are sensitive to. Use a "Free & Clear" soap, e.g., Seventh Generation Free & Clear, which is available many places. Wash the plastic part of the mask once a month. Wash the cushion that is in contact with your face once a week. Rinse it daily with luke warm water. Wash the hose and humidifier once a month, but first rinse them with vinegar, then wash with soap. Of course, rinse all those well. And use distilled water in your humidifier. People with allergies have to operate under different rules than people who don't.
> what can i use
houltkin has already suggested Sarna. It's the best that I've found, and I've tried many. Just be sure that it says "Sarna Sensitive", not the Regular.
Even worse, it can interfere with sleep. There may be some mold/mildew buildup in your gear that you are sensitive to. Use a "Free & Clear" soap, e.g., Seventh Generation Free & Clear, which is available many places. Wash the plastic part of the mask once a month. Wash the cushion that is in contact with your face once a week. Rinse it daily with luke warm water. Wash the hose and humidifier once a month, but first rinse them with vinegar, then wash with soap. Of course, rinse all those well. And use distilled water in your humidifier. People with allergies have to operate under different rules than people who don't.
> what can i use
houltkin has already suggested Sarna. It's the best that I've found, and I've tried many. Just be sure that it says "Sarna Sensitive", not the Regular.