Something that might work for nose rubs

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millich
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Re: Something that might work for nose rubs

Post by millich » Sat Oct 17, 2009 10:58 am

So, did anyone try it last night??? I didn't get a chance yesterday to try to find it.

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Re: Something that might work for nose rubs

Post by GaryG » Sat Oct 17, 2009 11:02 am

Just came back from CVS with the Friction Block. I'm going to try it, but on my chin for Fit Life mask possibly this afternoon (if I have time for a nap), or tonight.

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Re: Something that might work for nose rubs

Post by BleepingBeauty » Sat Oct 17, 2009 11:28 am

millich wrote:So, did anyone try it last night???
I did. I have to say the skin on the bridge of my nose (between the eyes) is not rough like it is when I use the mask alone. I'm having other issues with my nose and this mask, but the Friction Block really seems to work (based on one night, anyway).
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Re: Something that might work for nose rubs

Post by Irene P. » Sat Oct 17, 2009 6:48 pm

I used it last night. Although my nose was a little pink this morning, it wasn't sore at all! Yeah!!!

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Re: Something that might work for nose rubs

Post by GaryG » Sat Oct 17, 2009 8:14 pm

GaryG wrote:Just came back from CVS with the Friction Block. I'm going to try it, but on my chin for Fit Life mask possibly this afternoon (if I have time for a nap), or tonight.
Yeah I took a nap, but woke up with the hose off of my mask. That never happens, go figure....

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Re: Something that might work for nose rubs

Post by plr66 » Sun Oct 18, 2009 6:16 pm

Has anyone tried this under their mouth tape on skin which has become sensitive or reddened above or below the lips? I may try it tonight, and will report back. Haven't even opened the package yet, so am not sure if it will prevent the tape from sealing.
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Re: Something that might work for nose rubs

Post by GaryG » Sun Oct 18, 2009 7:45 pm

Had high leakage last night, so my therapy wasn't great, but the friction block seemed to reduce redness.

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Re: Something that might work for nose rubs

Post by GaryG » Mon Oct 19, 2009 6:05 am

Tightened the masks, reduced leakage (0.04 L/sec), but marks came back. Friction product didn't help me. Hope it helps others.

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Re: Something that might work for nose rubs

Post by howkim » Mon Oct 19, 2009 9:48 am

Doesn't look like it's working for me. I started out with a healing nose - i'd used an older mask for several days - and went back to the new mask with Friction Block. My nose bridge is bright red after 3 days. ::sigh::

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