Hi Jane @macjane, what type of mask are you using now? I had tried the Dreamware full face mask that is similar to the Amara View mask - both cover your mouth and make contact with the bottom of your nose. I liked the mask but it felt like it was causing my nosed to stuffed up even though I breathe mostly through my mouth at night. Before that I had a Fisher-Paykel full face mask that did a number on the top of my nose and it became a sore quickly. I therapist at the medical store sold me a small tube of petroleum free skin emollient (RoEzIt brand) and it made the nose feel better and helped quite a bit.

Last month I finally think I've found a full face mask that works for me. It's a ResMed AirTouch F20 that has a memory foam edge instead of the silicone that would rub sores on the top of my nose. It's different in that you can't wash it with water and they recommend you replace it every month. I've found that I can clean it with a CPAP wipe every morning and then put it in my SoClean CPAP cleaner and it keeps it disinfected and clean. I'm hoping to see how long it holds together. It's really soft and easy on the nose.

-- https://www.resmed.com/us/en/healthcare-professional/products/mask-series/airtouch-20-series/airtouch-f20.html

Do you have a local medical supply store near you that you can talk to a sleep medicine therapist? I had really good luck with one in our area.

John

I always wake up with a large bruise on my nose and face from my CPAP mask; but I asked my Sleep Physician if there was any other solution! He fitted me with 2 pillows, which fit into my nose like oxygen and then I also have a mask that keeps it in place! I like it because it's not so cumbersome and I don't have anything on my nose or face in the morning! I am also much less tired!