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Re: CPAP with Nasal Pillows


Posted by Michael on October 19, 1997 at 04:52:21:

In Reply to: Re: CPAP with Nasal Pillows posted by Michael on October 18, 1997 at 18:06:29:

I have only used the nasal pillows, and therefore, have nothing else to compare with my experience .

I have found the nasal pillows (Adam’s) to be somewhat irritating. When I first used them, the base of the nares broke out in little blisters which really hurt. Now the right side has a minor irritation constantly. I am going to treat it with Neosporin to see if it clears up.

Using the CPAP machine has made a tremendous difference in my life. It has flipped my days "upside down" so that I actually feel good when I wake up. I have been afraid of mentioning the irritation factor to my doctor because I know the mask will not work for me. I do not want to go though another night at the sleep disorders lab . . …at least not yet!

I have been on the CPAP just 1 ½ months.



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