Gel stuff for sore noses??

I remember seeing somewhere in a post that there is a gel stuff to put in your nose to prevent having a sore nose from the nasal pillows.... I can't find that post could someone please repost that here??? My nose is getting a little sore from the nasal pillows. Starting to feel like it does when I have a bad cold and runny nose. Thanks so much.

Modistee

modistee wrote:I remember seeing somewhere in a post that there is a gel stuff to put in your nose to prevent having a sore nose from the nasal pillows.... I can't find that post could someone please repost that here??? My nose is getting a little sore from the nasal pillows. Starting to feel like it does when I have a bad cold and runny nose. Thanks so much.

Modistee

Hi, Modistee.

Two options for you: Ayr Gel or Lansinoh. Both can be found in most pharmacies. Lansinoh is a lanolin salve made for nursing moms with chapped nipples, but it works great for us xPAPers. Neither product will harm your mask's cushion. (Don't ever use anything petroleum based, like Vaseline.)

Hope that helps, and welcome to the forum.

I have no experience with Ayr Gel, but the Lansinoh will also give you a better seal...with less tightening of the mask.

Ayr Gel is very effective in reducing nose irritation issues. Didn't help me with seal when I was experimenting with nasal and Liberty masks.

Ahhh thanks guys. I thought it started with an A. Might get both and try them both out.

Modistee