Mask advice

[Geoggster]

Hi

been on cpap a couple of weeks now, and it's largely working

I am on my second mask , a resmed Mirage Quattro medium full face.

This has stopped the leaks I was getting around the mouth.

However I am waking up with a very sore nose bridge in the morning. I don't know if this is because I haven't quite got it adjusted right, or because I need a large mask.

I spoke to hospital and they sent me some gel like things to put on my nose, but I couldn't get this right last night - was causing leaks into my eyes.

Can anyone help me with a solution?

Thanks

G

[Tricia]

Have a look at this thread. OldCrow has been up to all sorts with his mask!

http://forums.cpap.co.uk/showthread.php?t=1232

[Tigers Fan]

Twi things

Hi Geoggster

Welcome to the forum!

Acouple of things I can think of: have you turned the knob to cause the mask to lift away from your face by using the forehead rests? If that doesn't help, search on-line in the US sites for a mask size template - maybe Intus make them available, too.

TF

[Geoggster]

thanks for the replies.

I have ordered some Remzz to see if they help.

I have also bought some cushioned plasters from Tesco - and they seem to help.

If i loosen the forehead screw too much i get leaks in my eyes, tighten it too much I get a very sore nose.

I can't decide if I should persevere, or try something like a combi mask, but then that's three seals not one and they get mixed reviews as well.

Is this going to be like most things in life - i.e. you will never get it perfect, so you just learn to live with what you have?

(thats a bit philosophical!!)