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Nose Bruising
#1
Nose Bruising
I've been using the AirTouch F 20 with Memory Foam for the past week and have developed a blister on the bridge of my nose.  I must be doing something wrong.  Any ideas as to how to remedy this?

Thanks,
Joel
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#2
RE: Nose Bruising
I was using an AirFit F20 since beginning sleep apnea therapy. About a month or so ago, I too, developed a blister on the right side of my nose, due to contact irritation.

I knew exactly what caused it, and knew that it would self-correct. I also had an irritated spot on the side of my jaw, from where the mask strap was rubbing. Both healed within a few days. 

Not sure how long you've been on therapy, but for me, it's been about 7 months now. Chances are, anything that makes constant contact with your skin, will result in some form of an irritation. My skin adapted and hasn't been an issue since.

I'm now using and just completed my 2nd night with a ResMed AirFit F30 mask /cushion. BIG improvement! No more nose irritations. It does though, feel much more tight against the area surrounding my mouth. I do have a mustache and I seriously doubt that the mask cushion will cause any irritation above my upper lip. So far, no irritation under my lip. 

I guess what I'm trying to say in a round-about-way, is that, whatever doesn't kill you, will only make you stronger.  Bigwink

Blisters will come & go. But, it's only a temporary thing.
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#3
RE: Nose Bruising
thank you
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#4
RE: Nose Bruising
There are mask liners, if you suspect it to be a reaction to the mask itself, rather than pressure irritation. Or maybe a different mask is in order.
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#5
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thank you
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#6
RE: Nose Bruising
When I used a full face mask I used to get irritation on the bridge of my nose too.  I used a silicone pad inside the part of my mask that makes contact
with the bridge of my nose and it worked quite well.  You have to clean them just like the rest of your equipment and replace them periodically, but they
remove the irritation and the bridge of the nose headache effect.  The one I used was called a "boomerang" nose pad, but there are other manufacturers too.
 If you do a search you are likely to find them on major online retailers that I can't mention here per forum guidelines.  Good luck.
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#7
RE: Nose Bruising
what a great idea! thank you so much
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#8
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My dad used a nasal mask and had what started out as a bruise that eventually broke open the bridge of his nose and caused a sore. Still has the scar. Switched to nasal pillows after that. I wouldn’t prescribe to what makes you stronger as a theory to live by...because blisters can jack up your face permanently. Not unless your aspiration is to be a super villain.
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#9
RE: Nose Bruising
The best FFM I've found to fit my face is the F20 - from the start I had the same problems and run it with the top straps quite loos (just tight enough to prevent it blowing in eyes under full pressure) but with the bottom straps really cranked down. I find pulling them in tight prevents the mask from moving on my face during the night and thus prevents leaks

Rob
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