Enlarged nostrils

[Andysee]

I read the post where a GP said that you get nostrils like Kenneth Williams when using nasal pillows. I like my nasal pillows but I (and my Wife) like my nostrils as they are. Was this just a jest by the Dr or is there evidence that its a side effect of prolonged use.

Best regards
Andy

[SteveP]

I have the same worry. Blowing up air into the nostrils like that might have a long term effect...

I really doubt this has been studied as this type of interface hasn't been around for many years. So are we the Guinea pigs of CPAP pillows ans cushions?

[Joe McManus]

I doubt 7 hours worth of nasal pillows can actually bring about such change.
They've been around for a year or two so perhaps too short to tell for sure but some must have started seeing such signs if it were true.

You could always have a second mask lying around and swap them every now and then.