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I am on cpap therapy and I use a full face mask. Whenever I keep the mask on (im prone to ripping it off in my sleep), I wake up with a red mark on the bridge of my nose that stays with me for a good portion of the day. If I loosen the mask anymore it will leak. I cant change masks because I've already been through so many (the nose tubing w/ chin strap, the nasal mask, the mouth mask (the one that looks like a pacifier)). Do you have any tips or ideas to either hide this red mark or stop it from happening? I sleep on my back or my side so I dont think its my positioning.

Sometimes placing a little sheep skin under the area that is bothering you will help. When you can get a new mask, be sure to get one with adjustments for the bridge of your nose. You can move them out away from the bridge of your nose thus stopping the pressure indentations. Resmed Mirage Quattro is one of the best full face masks out there right now. Good luck.

i have the mask that only covers the nose and mouth..it has a bracket for the forehead to keep the pressure even on the face and i dont have face marks in the morning....so, try the nose and mouth c-cap mask....

My husband has sleep apnea and sleeps with a bipap which covers most his entire face. There are foam things that can be put on where the hard parts irritate the face. He usually wakes up and has marks from the elastic band that goes around his head, but doesn't stay too long. The foam things(not sure what to call them, but you can ask) stop other marking from the sleep gear. I know it is a pain, but sleep apnea is dangerous and you need this equipment. I'm sure a few modifications can help. I know it will never be comfortable enough to sleep with that machine hooked up to you.

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