What kind of mask do you have?

It is an Ultra Mirage full face mask. from ResMed.

I have the Swift II, which is a nasal pillow mask. Sometimes my nose is irritated on the inside. Does the mask push too hard against your nose, especially the bridge of your nose? That is the main problem I had with my old mask, which is a FlexiFit 407.

Yes, the bridge of my nose hurts. I think there are other issues. I think that I have seepage issues. I woke up and I didn't feel any of the air blowing. So I adjust the mask and felt it but it settles against my nose and isn't effective. I have to call the Pharmacy to see if they have my new mask. I know the mask wasn't helpful last night cause I woke up feeling like I use to. Groggy and incoherant. Thank you!

i can so relate. my mask gave me a big huge blister on the side of my nose. hurt like hell for a while
had to get a smaller size

Really? I can't imagine it being any smaller? I called the pharmacy and of course, they have no record of the new mask being ordered last week. I hate the pharmacy they make me go through. I had my prescriptions switched to Walgreens cause of the customer service and now when they gave me the machine, they said I have to go through the old pharmacy. YGG always something LOL. Thanks for the reply. Nice to know I am not alone. I look like a witch hahaha

HI Rhuann, I did a search on your mask to see if it is similar to mine. I have the Mirage Quattro full face mask. From what I understand from your description, and from my own personal experience, I think you may need to increase a size rather than decrease. The shapes are very similar between our two masks. I like mine to fit so that the bottom of the maks rides about the middle of my chin and so that the bridge up over the nose fits exactly as it is shaped. Otherwise you end up with the mask literally on your eyes, which is not good. The right fit is vital. I don't know about everyone else's providers, but mine let me try them out for a day or two. YOu should definitely take advantage of that if at all possible. I still hate having to wear a mask and use BiPap, but I sure love the benefits. I have been on BiPap a couple years now and have used multiple different masks. Trial and error is the only way you will find the perfect mask for you. Every so often I get the urge to try something different. I always end up going back to this one though. Most recently, I tried the swift nose mask. It did not work at all for me, as it would not stay in place due to my numbers. I am on 19 over 8, so that is a good deal of pressure. anyway, hope I have helped a little. I am going to post some info I found on your mask...JoAnn

Ultra Mirage Full Face Mask


Stop the loss of air. Stop the loss of therapy.

Around 40% of CPAP users and almost all bilevel users lose treatment pressure through their mouths, either by mouth breathing or mouth leak.1-3 This pressure loss can result in flu-like symptoms, less effective therapy, and poor sleep.4 The Ultra Mirage full face mask stops this loss so you get more comfortable and effective therapy.

If you often have a stuffy nose or just want a mask that you can wear when you have allergies or a cold, the Ultra Mirage full face mask is the answer.



Features & Benefits


Forehead support has four adjustment positions to optimize seal and comfort.
Flexible forehead pads conform to the contour of the your forehead to enhance stability and comfort.
Proven Mirage cushion technology provides an excellent seal without tight headgear so you don't have to face pressure sores and discomfort.
Set & Forget headgear needs fitting only once so you don't need to adjust the headgear every time they put their mask on.
Top and bottom headgear clips make putting the mask on and taking it off fast and easy so you have less fuss and more confidence.
Superior airflow and built-in air vents provide excellent CO2 washout to ensure effective therapy, even at low pressures.
Designed to minimize air loss, beating the mouth leak cycle
Mask materials:
Latex-free
Neoprene-free
Polycarbonate mask frame
Food-grade silicone mask cushion
Breath-O-Prene and Velcro headgear (both are neoprene-free)
http://www.resmed.com/en-us/products/masks/ultra_mirage_full_face_mask/ultra-mirage-full-face-mask.html?menu=products

I also had the same issue. It was the very first mask that I was started on. I liked it, knowing it was very bulky. But, I too had marks all over my face in the morning and the bridge of my nose hurting and leaving marks as well. I ended up switching, as it was losing air. No matter how I adjusted it. Hope, all works for ya. I'm on my 3rd, and it's not.

that means you havent been sized right and its probably too small or big.
i had one where it was too big. people assume because i am overweight i was an adult xl but to everyones surprise when i was measured the RIGHT way, i was a child petite. the smallest one LOL.
but i havent had any pain since. the bigger mask used to give me sores on my nose

p.s you should ask the company to come to your house and measure u the right way. i switched because the old company just kept ordering me masks without sizing so i went to a local drug store where they sell medical equipment and they sized me there

http://www.cpap.com/cpap-mask-sizing.php

I had a mask I loved. When the plastic across the top broke I had to get a new one. It was terrible. Finally she ordered one like I broke and it was sent UPS. I tried the other one thinking maybe I could wear it - not sure why I did that. I didn't sleep much. I am now back on the one I love. It is a full face small.
My nose doesn't get stopped up so I can't breath very well. I wish they made something to stop that.
I did contact a company that sells things to put at the back of the intake. They sent me some samples. I put the small round piece in the back and lay it on the wire. I don't put it anywhere in the machine.
I love that but I want something that works with allergies.
I have even used Vicks on my nose hoping that would work but it didn't. I did find this: http://www.cpap.com/productpage/neilmed-nasogel-tube.html

http://www.cpap.com/simple-find-cpap-products/comfort-accessories/for-masks/moisture-aids.html

To receive a free sample without placing an order, send a list of any fragrances you would like to sample and provide a mailing address to sales@pursleep.com!
Simply place a few drops of Pur-Sleep Essential Oil on the diffusion pad and place the diffusion pad on the diffuser and set near the air-intake of your CPAP/BIPAP machine. Pur-Sleep provides a functional and practical way to experience pleasant aromatics with your CPAP equipment since manufacturers typically recommend using only distilled water in the humidifier chamber and aromatic oils could cause damage if directly applied to the equipment.

Pleasant smells induce strong feelings of calm, comfort, and relaxation. The sense of smell is part of the brain's emotional centers and cognitive distraction (the ability to exclude other distracting stimuli) is an important feature of human olfaction. Unlike the other primary senses, smell is a chemical sense. Detection of given aromatic molecules initiates a cascade of physiological and emotional responses that occur whether or not the person is conscious of the presence of any smell. Whether people consciously recognize it or not, the sense of smell works against their CPAP therapy. Research has proven that even very small amounts of plastic compounds, even below conscious detection levels, such as vinyl chloride and styrene (and others emitted by all CPAP equipment) result in high levels of stress, irritation, and anxiety.
I recieved the sample with 4 different scents and it does help
Ann in Nashville

I meant to say my nose does get stopped up so I can't breathe well. I said it doesn't and I meant it does so I am not getting the full affect of the machine.
Ann