sore nasal bridge

I'm trying out a resmed nasal mask. It feels good, seems easier to breath with this mask. Only problem is I wake up with a very sore nasal bridge! Using a bandaid only seems to make it worst when I take it off. Any suggestions? A big thank you in advance!

You can try one of the liners available. You need to get a handle on this problem because the mask keeps going on the same sore place and can really cause problems. Happened to me with the Quattro. I don't know why bandaids would make it worse. Good luck.

I had to use one of the silicone nose-bridge pads for the first two months with the Quattro FFM. After that time, my nose seemed to toughen up a bit and I didn't get the soreness anymore.

You're right, the band-aid itself ins't a great solution.

kennyr121 wrote:I'm trying out a resmed nasal mask. It feels good, seems easier to breath with this mask. Only problem is I wake up with a very sore nasal bridge! Using a bandaid only seems to make it worst when I take it off. Any suggestions? A big thank you in advance!

The masks liners (especially the ones offered by Padacheek) have been the best solution to this problem for me.

In my sig line is a link to "Taming the Mirage Quattro". I know you have a different mask--a nasal mask, but the fitting tips will still help if your mask has an air cushion.

Wow! Some great advice! Yes this mask has a double cushion, I will loosen up the straps and give it a try. Thank you all very much!

Kenny, which nasal mask are you trying? Someone here might have the same mask.

I'm trying the resmed mirage fx nasal mask.

Since I'm always trying to find the perfect mask I gave it a try a couple of weeks ago. Too many leaks for me. Sent it back. You might want to try the Resmed Mirage Softgel Nasal Mask if you haven't had a chance to. Good luck with everything.

Two things....Loosen the straps and your nose will toughen up.

kennyr121 wrote:I'm trying the resmed mirage fx nasal mask.

I also have the ResMes Mirage FX. The first night was great, with only the slightest hint of discomfort. That night, the menu said I had 10 L/min leakage. Last night, I must not have done a good fitting. Woke up with a sore bridge, very red and swollen. Leakage was 21 L/min. In both cases I used the RemZzzs that the DME gave me a couple to try. First night I put it on my face and then put the mask on. Last night I put it on the mask and fitted it to my face. Maybe I can try a night without either and see how it goes.

I'm also going to try the fitting suggestions provided by Janknitz tonight. I guarantee that I had it on too tight last night as I felt it pressing against my lip and teeth while trying to fall asleep.

Either way, I'm not discouraged. Only using my CPAP 2 night now, but feel a world of a difference. Still groggy waking up and still hitting snooze, but I'm down from no energy and 5+ naps a day to decent energy and 1 nap (yesterday, none today so far). I'm hoping I'll start having the energy to get back into running. I'm sure if I lost some weight that will help everything too.

TalonNYC wrote:I had to use one of the silicone nose-bridge pads for the first two months with the Quattro FFM.

Hey Mike, where did you get the noes-bridge pads from? I'm having the same issue. Band-aids help a little but not much. I will also try adjusting the straps.