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CPAPsalm 23

2009-12-10T19:32:49Z

Rooster: The CPAPer's Prayer

'''CPAPSALM 23'''

1 CPAP therapy is my shepherd; I shall not choke.

2 He maketh me to lie down on strange looking, expensive pillows: he leadeth me beside the heated humidifier waters.

3 He restoreth my blood-oxygen levels: he leadeth me in the paths of REM sleep for his name's sake.

4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death by asphyxiation, I will fear no mask: for 10 cm pressure art with me; thy Snuggle Cover and thy Pad-A-Cheek they comfort me.

5 Thou preparest an air flow before me in the presence of mine apneas: thou anointest my head with headgear; my rainouts floweth not over.

6 Surely consistent breathing and restful sleep shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of CPAP therapy fo................ ''until someone invents something a darn lot better!''

-Rooster

http://www.cpaptalk.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=13568&p=113298&hilit=cpapsalm#p113298

Pain on the Bridge of the Nose

2009-12-10T18:47:10Z

Rooster: Sleep Comfort Care Pad is a mask accessory that is placed between the mask and the bridge of the nose for protection from irritation.

by CPAPtalk.com member Rooster

Pain or Irritation on the bridge of the nose is a common problem caused by CPAP Masks. Here are solutions other users have found:

==Get a different Mask==
The Hybrid and Liberty are two full face masks that do not touch the nose bridge so they solve the problem. I prefer the Hybrid and it comes with three sizes of nasal pillows and mouth cushions, so fitting is easy. - Rooster

Eventually I, too, switched to the hybrid-style masks. The Innomed Hybrid is my curent fave, but I seem to switch off with the Liberty on a regular basis. The Liberty leaks a bit more and is less comfortable, but gives me lower AHIs.- Link C.

I '''alternate masks every other day'''. UMFF one day and Soyala FFM the next. -track

==Get a different headgear==
PapCap II. It not only has a chin strap built in - but replaces the headgear of your mask. I have no more marks or sores on the bridge of my nose.
I have always used a resmed mirage activa - but was able to try the micro nasal mask from resmed with the PapCap II which is my favorite mask now because of the small size of it. Before using the papcap II, not only did I have sores on my nose, but it leaked like crazy.- sleepyred

==Modify your Mask==
I got SOME relief using '''moleskin''' on the upper nose seal of various FFs. I also got a [https://www.cpap.com/productpage/pad-a-cheek-cpap-mask-cover.html '''padacheek'''] "flap" made just for that purpose for my ComfortGel FF. Worked better than the moleskin with far less hassle.

I use a full face mask with a gasket made of thin knit well washed 100% cotton that I cut myself into shape.- blackspinner

I put a piece of cloth medical tape (same stuff I tape my mouth with) and it worked too. It wasn't quite as comfortable as the moleskin but I had no redness in the morning. Fold in (dog ear) the top 2 corners of the tape to make room for your eyes and to give something to grab to take it off in the morning.- nomoore

==Toughen Up==
For me, after about 2-3 weeks the bridge of my nose toughened up and it's no longer really an issue. So yeah, my personal solution? Give it time. -Mattman

==Adjust the Mask==
I started out with a ComfortFull, it promptly wore a hole in the bridge of my nose. I used a bandage to let it heal, after it healed the skin got tougher. Also I learned better how to adjust the top "T" Bar, and that I didn't have to keep it as tight too work. Jim

Getting the mask you use to sit flat on your face, and then adjust the straps evenly to hold it flat, "Not Too Tight Please"! I also after I get the mask on and the XPAP started, pull the mask forward on your face until the seal breaks then set it back down.- Goofproof

Your mask should not need to be cranked down tight to obtain a seal. Most masks will seal well with loose headgear. Use the headgear to hold the mask in place, but let the silicone membrane do what it's designed to do but it needs the space to inflate so it will seal against your face.- goose

==Sleep Comfort Care Pad==
This is a mask accessory that is placed between the mask and the bridge of the nose for protection from irritation. Description and image of the accessory can be found at https://www.cpap.com/productpage/sequal-technologies-sleep-comfort-care-pad.html.
- Rooster

I used a large Comfort Care Pad for the first time with my Quattro last night. No problems.

When I took my mask off for a bathroom break in the middle of the night the device stayed in place and I did not have to reposition it.

The lite mineral smell is certainly not offensive or bothersome, and no, you can't wash it out. If you think you can't handle a lite mineral smell, don't buy it.

The product is simple to clean with the alcohol prep-pads that I use to clean my mask.

Second night:

Same larger mask. Comfort Pad covering same spot on bridge.

No redness
.
No soreness.

Product works as advertised

Thumbs up.

- Banned

Heated hoses

2009-11-18T00:33:11Z

Rooster: /* Zoo Med Repti Heat Cable */

==Aussie Heated Hose==
<br> "Sleepzone heated cpap tube" can be found at www.sleepzone.com.au

Also carried by a U.S. online dealer:
http://www.cpapusa.com/item.php?productcode=SZ4IA-AU

Many have found a warm hose to be the best solution to prevent [[Rainout]] - condensation due to [http://www.cpaptalk.com/wiki/index.php/Heated_Humidifier heated humidifier] air cooling off during the trip through the cold plastic of the main air hose; the condensation then dripping on the face or gurgling inside a main air hose.

==Zoo Med Repti Heat Cable==
<br> An affordable idea from p2pjunkie:

I've been looking at the Aussie heated hose, but $139 seemed offensive. I finally found the perfect affordable solution. The Zoo Med Repti heat cable (as in reptile). The cable is a super flexible silicone, it's light weight, and it has just the right amount of warmth (15watts) the same as the Aussie.

Their shortest cable is just about perfect for CPAP. It's 11.5ft long, but only 5 ft. of it is heated (I would have preferred 6ft, but close enough). The rest is just cord to run to an outlet.

As for safety, I figure if it's safe enough for an iguana to walk on it should be safe enough for me to sleep with. Just slip it into a hose cover, a wire tie on the rubber part of the hose and your good to go. Cost $9 on eBay plus $8 for shipping (shipping fees are also offensive)

I will definitely buy another iquana cable after we get the insurance money to rebuild the house which was burned down when I left for work and failed to unplug the cable.

User:Carbonman

2009-11-11T02:46:40Z

Rooster: New page: Who is this guy? Does he have a carbon fiber mask?

Who is this guy? Does he have a carbon fiber mask?

User:Rooster

2009-11-11T02:44:58Z

Rooster: Don't be mislead by this member.

This member doesn't have sleep apnea, has never tried on a CPAP mask, and has never used a CPAP machine. Everything he says is either made up or a plagiarism of what others have posted. He was ten when he joined the forum and is approaching 14 now. If his mom ever sees some of the stuff he posts here, he will lose his computer rights.