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Re: itchy nose

Posted by George/PA on April 22, 2005 at 07:38:14:

In Reply to: itchy nose posted by NeedsToSleep on April 21, 2005 at 11:34:57:

Maybe I'm not reading you correctly, but it sounds to me like the itching and redness is on the OUTside of your nose where the mask makes contact with your skin. If this is the case, try using moleskin on your mask where the irritation occurs. It is available at most pharmacies and medical supply locations, comes in sheets and has a peel and stick adhesive backing. I just cut a piece to the size I need and stick it on the mask. It is thin enough so as not to compromise the seal. I use a spray on mask cleaning solution and I don't soak the moleskin with it, rather just wipe over it with the cleaning tissue. I usually replace the moleskin every week unless it comes loose sooner. Hope this helps!

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