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'''Sinus Congestion'''
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'''Pain or Irritation on the bridge of the nose'''
  
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When you have sinus congestion and Sleep Apnea, CPAP can be no fun! Here are ideas from CPAP users of techniques to try, things to avoid and methods we're still not too sure about...  
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Pain or Irritation on the bridge of the nose is a common problem caused by CPAP Masks. Here are solutions other users have found:
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There's a trend among new users of CPAP that they tend to have nasal congestion for a few days after starting cpap. Most believe that this an airway reaction due to the use of pressure. It tends to last 2 to 3 days then gos away. If after 3 days you still suffer from nasal congestion then start at the bottom and work up. Start with saline nose spray. Read the full article [http://www.cpaptalk.com/wiki/index.php/Sinus_congestion here].
 
  
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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
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I '''alternate masks every other day'''. UMFF one day and Soyala FFM the next. -track
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Read the full article [http://www.cpaptalk.com/wiki/index.php/Pain_on_the_Bridge_of_the_Nose here].

Revision as of 16:08, 31 December 2009

Pain or Irritation on the bridge of the nose

edited by CPAPtalk.com members Rooster and Goose

Painfulnosebridge.jpg

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

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

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

Read the full article here.

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