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CPAP silicone allergy: Anyone know of other options? Solutions?
I apparently have developed an allergy to silicone, which creates problems with my cPAP mask since they all seem to be made of silicone. Anyone know of other options? Solutions? I do use a barrier (Silent Night, RemZZs) but at times they slip and I end up with skin break-down.
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It didn't work on my phone. Its says its too big. I have no skills in this area either. ***
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1 ReactionOnly had cpap a couple weeks and even with cloth liners I am getting an increase of itchy welts from mask. Was just fitted with this mask because of the lack of silicone. Hope it works better.
Welcome @patrista, I don't have the rash or allergy from silicone but have used the ResMed AirTouch F20 full face CPAP mask in the past along with a CPAP Comfort Cover. I had to stop using the F20 because both the AirFit and AirTouch were making the bridge of my nose extremely sore by morning. It will be great if it works for you. I was told you need to replace the AirTouch memory foam masks every month but I just used the wipes and the cloth covers which I washed often.
I think the key is to not give up on the CPAP and use it daily. If you have any questions on using your CPAP, there are a lot of members here on Connect that may be able to share their experience and offer suggestions.
Yes when I tried the same size I had on the first one it hit hard on my nose so I went up a size and it hits above my bridge so feels much better.
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1 ReactionI was diagnosed with rosacea.
But it was later found out that I'm only slightly allergic to my CPAP masks
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1 ReactionAbsolutely get the Inspire input it’s great
I just switched to the over the nose, foam seal CPAP. It is much more comfortable for me and I am able to relatively good sleep with it on. I have always been a good sleeper. So when I started down this CPAP road (nasal pillow) I would keep it on the required 4 hours with fitful sleep and then take it off to get some "real sleep".
My question is whether to put the mask on and then turn on air or turn on air and put the mask on (which is what I have been doing). Is there any kind of sensor that adjusts while wearing the device? Also I spend some time, before lying down to sleep, sitting up in bed doing crosswords if I am not sleepy when I go to bed. I have the CPAP on during this activity. Is there a problem with that?
My apnea is mild. The more concerning condition is low oxygen during sleep. My waking oxygen levels are fine. I also wonder if the trade off of having interrupted, fitful sleep is worth having more oxygen (current reading is in the 80s while sleeping). Does anyone else have this low oxygen problem?
I have heard of people going to clinics to get oxygenated to cure one problem or another. Might 80 a comparatively acceptable level while asleep?