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@sosonja

After wearing a silicone Cpap mask I developed an allergy to silicone resulting in full blown sneezing, runny nose symptoms that would last for many days even if I stopped using the mask. I use a cloth Sleep Weaver mask but it's not a great fit. Is there a non silicone gel type mask?

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Hello @sosonja, Welcome to Connect. We merged your post into an existing discussion on the same topic. If you click the VIEW & REPLY button at the bottom of the email notification, it will take you to this discussion - CPAP silicone allergy: Anyone know of other options? Solutions?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/cpap-silicone-allergy/ where you can learn what other members with similar questions have shared their experience and suggestions.

I had thought about trying one of the Circadiance SleepWeaver cloth masks but settled on a CPAP comfort cover for my existing full face ResMed AirFit F20 mask. I don't have a silcone allergy but I do get the proverbal CPAP nose. My Mayo sleep medicine PA recommended a cloth cover for me and I have used one on several different CPAP masks which has worked well for me. I get them from here - https://cpapcomfortcover.com/

They do make gel type CPAP masks. I haven't tried one but have used an AirTouch memory foam type mask but didn't like it but that's just me - https://www.resmed.com/en-us/sleep-apnea/cpap-parts-support/sleep-apnea-full-products-list/cpap-masks/airtouch-f20/.

Some medical supply stores have different masks you can try which is what I did. Do you have a local medical supply store with a sleep therapist that you can talk with and discuss options?

Wonder that too. I get a swollen throat, nausea and sore hands and feet from my silicone mask. Cannot find anything that works. All major manufacturers confirmed they use a mix of silicone in masks. Like you, I don’t have a contact allergy so, foam skin contact areas or liners don’t help.