Wisp pinches nose shut and leaks

davebaze · Post by **davebaze** » Fri Jul 05, 2013 9:10 pm

Just got a new wisp mask but the nose piece is to small and pinches my nose shut. The next size up leaks. What can I do with this mask? I cant use it.

NateS · Post by **NateS** » Fri Jul 05, 2013 10:22 pm

davebaze wrote:Just got a new wisp mask but the nose piece is to small and pinches my nose shut. The next size up leaks. What can I do with this mask? I cant use it.

Dave,

If it is touching your nostrils you are wearing it up too high. Watch the videos on their website. The bottom of the nosepiece should be resting just above your upper lip. Don't try to enclose the top part of your nose. The top of the Wisp should be straddling your nose like a rodeo cowboy.

Regards, Nate

tundrageek · Post by **tundrageek** » Sat Jul 06, 2013 1:16 am

Also, you may have it on too tight. I made that mistake when I started using mine and almost returned it until my DME had a look at it and loosened my straps.

Stormynights · Post by **Stormynights** » Sat Jul 06, 2013 6:28 am

I am struggling with the wisp too for the same reason. I really do like it and I am still working on finding a solution. It is the pressure on the side of my nose that closes off my airway. I think my nose is weird.

John from Brookston · Post by **John from Brookston** » Sat Jul 06, 2013 9:29 am

Some days the mask wins.
I couldn't use the Wisp no matter what size cushion or where I positioned it.

chunkyfrog · Post by **chunkyfrog** » Sat Jul 06, 2013 9:39 am

I found much the same problem when I tried the fabric frame; the silicone frame grips my cheeks,
like a bareback rider grips the horse's body with his knees, keeping his "wedding tackle" off the horse's backbone-
-like my cushion makes lighter contact on my face and nose. If you are using the fabric frame,
I urge you to try the silicone--and put your cheeks into it. Sticky is good.

Sir NoddinOff · Post by **Sir NoddinOff** » Sat Jul 06, 2013 10:19 am

Go to the next size larger and use a mask liner to help control the leaks... it worked for me. I also agree with CF's suggestion to try the silicone frame if you haven't already.

patrick_a · Post by **patrick_a** » Sat Jul 06, 2013 3:22 pm

tundrageek wrote:Also, you may have it on too tight. I made that mistake when I started using mine and almost returned it until my DME had a look at it and loosened my straps.

+1
I made the same mistake. For those of you struggling with the Wisp, you should feel the mask puff out a couple millimeters as the air fills the pillow. If this isn't happening I suspect the mask is definitely too tight.

I know the mask isn't for everyone, but I had many of the same problems at first use and again when I added the Pad A Cheek frame cover... Took me a couple nights to dial it in.

Stormynights · Post by **Stormynights** » Sat Jul 06, 2013 3:47 pm

For me I think the insides of my nose has something weird going on. It looks normal but mask fitting problems after 3 years is getting ridiculous.

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