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Hello. Newbie here with mask pain/swelling issues
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05-26-2017, 07:15 PM
Hello. Newbie here with mask pain/swelling issues
I used my cpap for about a month 5 years ago. I gave up because I have such sensitive skin. I started again and feel much better, but have severe swelling/redness from the mask, straps, etc.
I have dermatographia, which is overreactive mast cells. Even showers give me a rash. Need lots of advice on this, my old machine, masks, etc.
Much appreciated ?
05-26-2017, 08:00 PM
RE: Hello. Newbie here with mask pain/swelling issues
Have you tried mask liners and strap pads? Any materials that you are less sensitive to? Some members here make their own from tee shirts.
Read the Mask Primer in my signature, lots of mask hints there. ohh, and welcome to the forum. Fred
Gideon - Project Manager and Lead Tester for OSCAR - Open Source CPAP Analysis Reporter
Download OSCAR OSCAR - The Guide New to Apnea? Helpful tips to ensure success Soft Cervical Collar Mask Primer Dealing with a DME Organize Charts Optimizing Therapy
05-26-2017, 08:48 PM
RE: Hello. Newbie here with mask pain/swelling issues
Hi Snoozygirl,
WELCOME! to the forum.! There are some cloth masks on the market made by a company called Circadiance that you might look into. Good luck to you as you restart your CPAP therapy and hopefully, you can find a solution to the problems with wearing your mask. Hang in there for more responses to your post.
trish6hundred
05-26-2017, 08:58 PM
(This post was last modified: 05-26-2017, 09:01 PM by Snoozygirl.)
RE: Hello. Newbie here with mask pain/swelling issues
Thank you Fred!
I didn't even think about a liner. I will try tonight. Thanks Trish! I will check it out. Maybe a different material will help.
05-26-2017, 09:21 PM
RE: Hello. Newbie here with mask pain/swelling issues
Is Snoozygirl's REMstarPlus M series data and/or Sleepyhead capable?
Gideon - Project Manager and Lead Tester for OSCAR - Open Source CPAP Analysis Reporter
Download OSCAR OSCAR - The Guide New to Apnea? Helpful tips to ensure success Soft Cervical Collar Mask Primer Dealing with a DME Organize Charts Optimizing Therapy
05-26-2017, 11:17 PM
RE: Hello. Newbie here with mask pain/swelling issues
No. It's very basic, and old. I can't afford the snazzy ones right now and our DME coverage is 0% even though ins is $700 mo+ $30 co-pay. I'm going it alone for now.
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