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CPAP silicone allergy: Anyone know of other options? Solutions?

Sleep Health | Last Active: Apr 3 2:14pm | Replies (168)
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@macjane

I was being treated with a ResMed Mask AirFit F20 Mask that has caused ulcers on my nose, marks on face which got worse after weight loss. The bridge on nose and sinus area were/are extremely painful. I kept on appealing to doctors to see what is causing this mask to have such effects as the supplier would not address these issues. My sleep was severely reduced to the point that it could be limited to one hour or non-existent. Trying to research this face mask often the manufacturer would intercede and not address issue at all. What I noticed was the continuous needed movement of the straps once the pain became increasingly worse. I had lost 40 lbs over too quick a period. Nasal Masks fall off face.
i noticed the mask had two areas near the top with additional internal areas of stiffer plastic that may be cause. Another thing I noticed was that trying to get pads for mask are questionable. Some people say my mask has no padding. If it did why did the supplier for our insurance not bring them forward? Instead, I see when I look up these people claiming to be experts are making a profit if you order the mask through Amazon.

I would really like to see if anyone else has had ulcers that have been addressed by their doctors and providers.

Take care,

Jane Brown

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Mamacita, Alumna Mentor | @mamacita | Oct 6, 2018

Hi,@macjane,@mamacita
here. I commend you, first off, for so thoroughly detailing your situation with the sleep mask. I have sleep apnea myself, and have been without a C-Pap mask for a long time now.

Now we all know that is not a good thing, as sleep apnea has many side effects that are quite worrisome. But then, neither are vicious skin eruptions that bother you to no end. I cannot diagnose your condition, as I am not in any way whatsoever qualified to act in place of a Board Certified Physician.

What I can do, as someone who has developed many, many allergies over the years, is suggest contacting the CEO of the company from where you made your purchase. My PHD mother in law made it her life's work after she retired! You cannot imagine the responses she received.

She made phone calls, sent emails, but always followed up with a letter, thus leaving a paper trail of her actions. She also researched to death the side effects of certain medications. She didn't have allergies, but I certainly did. And still do. Latex and silicone happen to be two of the ones that make me break out

Please let me know how your search turns out. I wonder if a sleep specialist could order a new study for you, since the old one is too big anyway? And Congratulations on the weight loss! Don't give up. We are here for you.

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