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Re: nasal mask hurting top of my nose

Posted by D.H. on October 03, 2007 at 15:40:57:

In Reply to: nasal mask hurting top of my nose posted by cdurfoxy on October 02, 2007 at 17:51:43:

A very common mistake of newbies is to make the mask too tight or too loose (especially too tight). It only needs to be tight enough to stay securely on your head. Most masks inflate sort of like a balloon, and that completes the seal. I know it’s counter-intuitive, but try loosening the mask.

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