Reply To: Ventilator digging into nose
Masks are very difficult to get right. In my case, something that works 99% of the time might cause pain and discomfort if my system is a bit run down.
I don’t think I’ve used the mask that you mention but some things that have helped me over the years…
Sudacrem
Sticky backed towelling (the sort that you put around tennis rackets.
Cotton wool
A special tape that I can’t remember the name of.
I have had the issue you describe and I find it’s normally caused by the headgear straps being too low either side of my face. It is very frustrating and most of us NIV users have gone through this at some point.
I have struggled with the newer type of headgear for nasal masks. I wear the nasal pillow now and that works brilliantly for me.
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