{"id":34444,"date":"2026-10-07T09:42:15","date_gmt":"2026-10-07T09:42:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cpaprx.com\/blogs\/?p=34444"},"modified":"2026-10-07T09:45:09","modified_gmt":"2026-10-07T09:45:09","slug":"how-to-prevent-nose-sores-from-cpap-mask","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cpaprx.com\/blogs\/how-to-prevent-nose-sores-from-cpap-mask","title":{"rendered":"How to Prevent Nose Sores and Skin Irritation from a CPAP Mask"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"34444\" class=\"elementor elementor-34444\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49ffe142 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"49ffe142\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31d142da elementor-toc--minimized-on-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"31d142da\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;,&quot;h3&quot;,&quot;h4&quot;],&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:[],&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;No headings were found on this page.&quot;,&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;numbers&quot;,&quot;minimize_box&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;minimized_on&quot;:&quot;tablet&quot;,&quot;hierarchical_view&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;min_height&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"table-of-contents.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tTable of Contents\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--expand\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__31d142da\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Open table of contents\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--collapse\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__31d142da\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close table of contents\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__31d142da\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M500 975V858C696 858 858 696 858 500S696 142 500 142 142 304 142 500H25C25 237 238 25 500 25S975 237 975 500 763 975 500 975Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b903211 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5b903211\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-78575927 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"78575927\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Quick answer:<\/strong> To prevent nose sores from a CPAP mask, tighten the straps only until the leak stops, wash your face and mask cushion daily, add a liner or nose bridge pad, and switch sizes or styles if one spot keeps getting sore. Most sores come from pressure, friction, or moisture.<\/p><p>If you\u2019re searching for how to prevent nose sores from a CPAP mask, you\u2019re probably already sore \u2014 or worried you\u2019re about to be. That matters more than it sounds. According to the American Sleep Apnea Association, about half of people prescribed CPAP either stop using it or use it less than recommended, and discomfort is one of the reasons. A sore nose is a fixable problem. Quitting therapy over it is the outcome worth avoiding.<\/p><p>This guide shows you how to find the cause, fix it tonight, and keep it from coming back.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-583cec1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"583cec1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cpaprx.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/how-to-prevent-cpap-nose-sores-mask-fit-guide.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-34447\" alt=\"How to prevent nose sores from a CPAP mask with proper fit and mask selection\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cpaprx.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/how-to-prevent-cpap-nose-sores-mask-fit-guide.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.cpaprx.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/how-to-prevent-cpap-nose-sores-mask-fit-guide-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.cpaprx.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/how-to-prevent-cpap-nose-sores-mask-fit-guide-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.cpaprx.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/how-to-prevent-cpap-nose-sores-mask-fit-guide-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71ff751a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"71ff751a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Why Your CPAP Mask Hurts Your Nose<\/h2><p>Almost every CPAP nose sore comes from one of three causes \u2014 often two at once.<\/p><h3>Pressure<\/h3><p>The nose bridge has very little soft tissue between skin and bone. Hold a mask cushion against it for seven hours a night, and even a little extra pressure cuts off blood flow to the skin. That\u2019s why the area looks pale or dented when the mask comes off. Left unchanged, it can break down into a pressure sore.<\/p><h3>Friction<\/h3><p>Every time you roll over, the cushion shifts against your skin. The American Sleep Apnea Association notes that a mask rubbing against the skin \u2014 especially when it\u2019s too tight or you move a lot during sleep \u2014 irritates the skin. Gentle rubbing, repeated all night, wears the skin down like new shoes cause a blister.<\/p><h3>Moisture and material sensitivity<\/h3><p>Sweat, facial oils, soap residue, and condensation inside the mask all irritate skin on their own. In rare cases, the cushion material itself \u2014 such as silicone \u2014 can trigger a reaction. That\u2019s contact dermatitis, and it looks different from a pressure sore.<\/p><h2>Where the Sore Is Tells You What\u2019s Wrong<\/h2><p>This is the fastest way to stop guessing. Find your sore\u2019s location below.<\/p><table width=\"100%\"><thead><tr><td><p>Where it hurts<\/p><\/td><td><p>Most likely cause<\/p><\/td><td><p>First fix to try<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Nose bridge<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p>Too much pressure, overtightened straps, or cushion too small<\/p><\/td><td><p>Loosen straps, add a gel nose bridge pad, or check sizing<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Tip of the nose<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p>Cushion too small, or mask pushed down by the pillow<\/p><\/td><td><p>Try the next size up; adjust the top strap<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Inside the nostrils<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p>Nasal pillows too large, too small, or pushed in too far<\/p><\/td><td><p>Re-size the pillows; loosen the headgear<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Nasal septum<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p>Nasal pillows pressing on the center wall<\/p><\/td><td><p>Re-size the pillows; try a nasal cushion<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Under the nose \/ upper lip<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p>Under-nose cushion too tight, or friction from movement<\/p><\/td><td><p>Loosen slightly; add a liner<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Cheeks or whole face<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p>Full-face cushion oversized, or a skin reaction<\/p><\/td><td><p>Check size; watch for itching and rash<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p><strong>If the sore keeps coming back in the exact same spot<\/strong>, something in your setup is hitting that spot every night \u2014 usually the size, a worn cushion, or one strap pulled tighter than the other.<\/p><h2>How Tight Should a CPAP Mask Be?<\/h2><p>Snug, not clamped. The Sleep Foundation advises adjusting mask straps so they aren\u2019t too tight but are still tight enough to prevent air leaks. Most people wear their mask far too tight, because the natural reaction to a leak is to pull harder.<\/p><p>Use this method:<\/p><ol><li>Put the mask on with the CPAP pressure running, lying in your normal sleep position.<\/li><li>Loosen the headgear until you feel a small leak.<\/li><li>Tighten each side a little at a time, evenly, until the leak just stops.<\/li><li>Stop there.<\/li><\/ol><p>If you see a deep red line or dent in your skin after taking the mask off, it\u2019s too tight.<\/p><h3>What if loosening the mask makes it leak?<\/h3><p>A small leak that your machine compensates for is normal. A loud leak blowing into your eyes isn\u2019t. If you can only stop a big leak by cranking the straps down, tightness isn\u2019t the real problem \u2014 fit is. The cushion is likely the wrong size, worn out, or the wrong style for your face. Tightening further just trades a leak for a sore.<\/p><h2>Is Your CPAP Mask the Wrong Size?<\/h2><p>The wrong size causes more nose sores than almost anything else. Watch for these signs:<\/p><ul><li>You need very tight straps to stop leaks<\/li><li>The cushion presses hard on one spot every night<\/li><li>Air leaks toward your eyes from the top of the mask (often too large)<\/li><li>The cushion pinches your nostrils or sits on your nose tip (often too small)<\/li><li>Nasal pillows sit loosely or feel jammed inside your nostrils<\/li><\/ul><p>Your CPAP supplier can check the fit with you. cpapRX also offers a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpaprx.com\/find-your-cpap-mask\">3D face scan to match you to the right mask and size<\/a>.<\/p><h2>How to Prevent Nose Sores From a CPAP Mask: Step by Step<\/h2><p>Start these habits from night one, before a sore has a chance to form.<\/p><ol><li><strong> Fit it correctly.<\/strong> Use the leak-then-tighten method above. Fit it lying down, not sitting up \u2014 your face and the mask shift on a pillow.<\/li><li><strong> Wash your face before bed.<\/strong> Use a mild, fragrance-free cleanser and let your skin dry fully. Skip lotion right before the mask goes on; it makes the cushion slide.<\/li><li><strong> Clean the cushion daily.<\/strong> Facial oils break down silicone and make it grip unevenly. Our guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpaprx.com\/blogs\/how-to-clean-a-cpap-machine\">how to clean a CPAP machine<\/a> covers the full routine.<\/li><li><strong> Protect pressure points early.<\/strong> If your nose bridge is sensitive, put a gel pad or liner on before soreness starts, not after.<\/li><li><strong> Replace worn parts.<\/strong> A worn cushion has to be pressed harder to seal. The Sleep Foundation suggests replacing your mask about every three months, and many supply schedules allow cushions and pillows to be replaced more often because they wear faster. Check your mask\u2019s instructions.<\/li><li><strong> Check your skin every morning.<\/strong> Light redness that fades within an hour is normal. Redness in the same spot that doesn\u2019t fade means something needs adjusting now.<\/li><\/ol><h2>Nasal Pillows Hurting Your Nostrils?<\/h2><p>Nasal pillows avoid the nose bridge completely, which makes them great for bridge sores. But they can cause soreness inside the nostrils and on the septum.<\/p><p><strong>It\u2019s usually the size.<\/strong> Pillows that are too large stretch the nostrils. Pillows that are too small get pushed in too deep to seal. Most nasal pillow masks include several sizes \u2014 try one up or down before giving up on the style.<\/p><p><strong>Then check the tension.<\/strong> If the headgear pulls the pillows up into your nose, loosen it. Pillows should rest at the nostril opening, not inside it.<\/p><p><strong>Dryness makes it worse.<\/strong> Air blowing straight into the nostrils can dry and crack the skin. Turning up your CPAP humidifier often helps.<\/p><h3>Should you switch from nasal pillows to a nasal cushion?<\/h3><p>If the right size and gentle tension haven\u2019t fixed your nostril or septum soreness, switching is reasonable. A nasal cushion moves contact outside the nose, though it puts some pressure back on the bridge or upper lip. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpaprx.com\/blogs\/full-face-vs-nasal-vs-nasal-pillow-cpap-mask\">full face vs.\u00a0nasal vs.\u00a0nasal pillow guide<\/a> explains which style suits which breathing and sleep pattern.<\/p><h2>Side Sleeping, Movement, and Friction<\/h2><p>Side sleeping pushes one side of the mask into the pillow. That creates uneven pressure and makes the cushion slide every time you move \u2014 a common reason sores appear on only one side of the nose.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Use a CPAP pillow<\/strong> with cut-outs, so the mask isn\u2019t pressed into the bed<\/li><li><strong>Choose a low-profile mask<\/strong> with top-of-head tubing, which shifts less when you turn<\/li><li><strong>Secure the hose<\/strong> so it doesn\u2019t tug on the mask<\/li><li><strong>Tighten both sides evenly<\/strong> \u2014 uneven straps cause one-sided marks<\/li><\/ul><h2>Pressure Sore or Skin Reaction? How to Tell<\/h2><p>These look similar at first but need different fixes.<\/p><table width=\"100%\"><thead><tr><td><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/td><td><p>Pressure or friction sore<\/p><\/td><td><p>Skin reaction (contact dermatitis)<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Where<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p>Exactly where the cushion presses hardest<\/p><\/td><td><p>Across the whole area the cushion touches<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>What it looks like<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p>Defined red spot, dent, blister, or open sore<\/p><\/td><td><p>Widespread redness, rash, small bumps, flaking<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>How it feels<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p>Tender or sore<\/p><\/td><td><p>Itchy or burning<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>What helps<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p>Less pressure, a liner, a better size<\/p><\/td><td><p>Thorough cleaning, a liner as a barrier, possibly a different cushion material<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p>According to the American Sleep Apnea Association, a true allergic reaction to the mask material is rare \u2014 most irritation comes from fit, friction, and moisture. If itching and rash cover the whole contact area, ask your provider about a different cushion material, such as memory foam. See our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpaprx.com\/blogs\/resmed-airfit-vs-airtouch\">AirFit vs.\u00a0AirTouch comparison<\/a> for how silicone and memory foam differ.<\/p><h2>Do CPAP Liners and Nose Pads Actually Work?<\/h2><p>Yes. The Sleep Foundation lists mask liners alongside regular cleaning and proper fit as ways to reduce the risk of pressure sores coming back. They\u2019re often the fastest relief, because they work tonight instead of after a new mask arrives.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Fabric mask liners<\/strong> sit between the cushion and your skin. They cut friction, absorb oil and sweat, and reduce direct pressure.<\/li><li><strong>Gel nose bridge pads<\/strong> go on the bridge before the mask, cushioning the spot that takes the most pressure.<\/li><\/ul><p>Choose fragrance-free products, and avoid petroleum-based creams where the cushion touches your skin \u2014 they can break down silicone and weaken the seal.<\/p><h3>What if a liner makes the mask leak?<\/h3><p>Make sure the liner is made for your mask type, lies flat with no wrinkles, and is centered under the cushion. If it still leaks, try a gel nose bridge pad instead of a full liner. You can browse <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpaprx.com\/product-category\/cpap-supplies\/comfort-accessories\">CPAP comfort accessories, including liners and pads<\/a>, matched to your mask.<\/p><h2>Already Have a Sore? What to Do Tonight<\/h2><ol><li><strong>Take the pressure off that spot.<\/strong> Loosen the straps, add a gel pad or liner, or change the contact point. Pressing on an open sore stops it from healing.<\/li><li><strong>Keep it clean.<\/strong> Wash gently with mild soap and water and let it dry fully before the mask goes on.<\/li><li><strong>Skip petroleum-based creams under the cushion.<\/strong> Ask your provider or pharmacist which product is safe to use with your mask.<\/li><li><strong>Try not to skip therapy.<\/strong> A liner or pad usually lets you keep using CPAP while the skin heals.<\/li><\/ol><p><strong>If the sore is cracked, blistered, bleeding, or scabbing<\/strong>, the skin is broken. Relieve the pressure right away and contact your sleep doctor or CPAP provider. Get it checked promptly if you notice increasing redness, warmth, swelling, pus, or fever.<\/p><h2>How Long Does It Take for Your Nose to Adjust?<\/h2><p>Some mild redness in the first week or two with a new mask is common. It should fade within an hour of taking the mask off and get less noticeable over time.<\/p><p>What isn\u2019t normal at any stage: broken skin, pain that\u2019s getting worse, or a mark that\u2019s still there by midday. Those mean the setup needs to change \u2014 not that you need to wait longer.<\/p><h2>When to Stop Troubleshooting and Call Your Provider<\/h2><p>Give fit, cleaning, and a liner one to two weeks. Then contact your sleep specialist, sleep physician, respiratory therapist, or CPAP supplier if:<\/p><ul><li>The skin is broken, bleeding, cracked, blistered, or scabbed<\/li><li>You see swelling, warmth, pus, or have a fever<\/li><li>Sores keep coming back in the same spot despite every fix<\/li><li>You\u2019re skipping nights of therapy because of the pain<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Who can help with fit?<\/strong> Your CPAP supplier or medical equipment provider can re-size you, and a respiratory therapist can check how the mask sits on your face. Your sleep physician can change your mask prescription if needed. Not sure where to start? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpaprx.com\/simplify-your-sleep\">Talk to a cpapRX sleep specialist<\/a>.<\/p><h2>Choosing a Mask That Won\u2019t Keep Hurting Your Nose<\/h2><p>If sores keep coming back after fixing fit, hygiene, and adding a liner, the mask design itself may be the problem.<\/p><table width=\"100%\"><thead><tr><td><p>Mask style<\/p><\/td><td><p>Main contact points<\/p><\/td><td><p>Best if your sores are on\u2026<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Nasal pillow<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p>Nostril openings only<\/p><\/td><td><p>The nose bridge or tip<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Under-nose nasal<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p>Below the nose<\/p><\/td><td><p>The bridge, but pillows hurt your nostrils<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Nasal cushion<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p>Bridge and upper lip<\/p><\/td><td><p>Inside the nostrils or septum<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Minimal-contact full face<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p>Under the nose and around the mouth<\/p><\/td><td><p>You need mouth coverage but want less bridge contact<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p>Nasal pillow masks are often the first switch for bridge sores. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpaprx.com\/product-category\/cpap-masks\/cpap-pillows-mask\">Browse nasal pillow masks at cpapRX<\/a> if that\u2019s your next step.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f250a7c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1f250a7c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42ca2569 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"42ca2569\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6edc949f elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"6edc949f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/os3lKsjrfnM&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bf9fec5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"bf9fec5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-742c6109 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"742c6109\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQ's<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19601895 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"19601895\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-11e15b8f elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"11e15b8f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2990\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2990\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Why does my CPAP mask hurt my nose?  <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M31.3 192h257.3c17.8 0 26.7 21.5 14.1 34.1L174.1 354.8c-7.8 7.8-20.5 7.8-28.3 0L17.2 226.1C4.6 213.5 13.5 192 31.3 192z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2990\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25ff9328 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"25ff9328\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2990\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-249e2e28 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"249e2e28\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-47498485 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"47498485\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"FirstParagraph\">Usually because the mask is too tight or the wrong size, pressing on your nose bridge all night. Friction from moving in your sleep and oil or moisture under the cushion make it worse.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2991\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2991\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How do I stop my CPAP mask from giving me nose sores?  <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M31.3 192h257.3c17.8 0 26.7 21.5 14.1 34.1L174.1 354.8c-7.8 7.8-20.5 7.8-28.3 0L17.2 226.1C4.6 213.5 13.5 192 31.3 192z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2991\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-550f5725 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"550f5725\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2991\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72a61c30 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"72a61c30\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb9cc17 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"eb9cc17\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Loosen the straps until the leak just stops, wash your face and cushion every day, and use a liner or nose pad. If the same spot keeps getting sore, switch your mask size or style.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2992\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2992\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Is it normal for a CPAP mask to make my nose sore?  <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M31.3 192h257.3c17.8 0 26.7 21.5 14.1 34.1L174.1 354.8c-7.8 7.8-20.5 7.8-28.3 0L17.2 226.1C4.6 213.5 13.5 192 31.3 192z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2992\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e85004 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5e85004\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2992\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49604741 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"49604741\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60048259 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"60048259\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Mild redness that fades within an hour is normal for the first week or two. Broken skin, worsening pain, or marks that don\u2019t fade are not normal and mean your mask needs adjusting.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2993\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2993\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How tight should a CPAP mask be?  <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M31.3 192h257.3c17.8 0 26.7 21.5 14.1 34.1L174.1 354.8c-7.8 7.8-20.5 7.8-28.3 0L17.2 226.1C4.6 213.5 13.5 192 31.3 192z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2993\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7617a9f4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7617a9f4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2993\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35afc74f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"35afc74f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-751a6ddf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"751a6ddf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Just tight enough to stop the leak \u2014 snug, not clamped. Loosen the straps until you feel a small leak, then tighten evenly until it stops. A deep dent or red line after removal means it\u2019s too tight.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2994\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2994\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How do I know if my CPAP mask is the wrong size?  <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M31.3 192h257.3c17.8 0 26.7 21.5 14.1 34.1L174.1 354.8c-7.8 7.8-20.5 7.8-28.3 0L17.2 226.1C4.6 213.5 13.5 192 31.3 192z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2994\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ebcda09 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4ebcda09\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2994\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b1ede54 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b1ede54\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f9d079b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7f9d079b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Warning signs include needing very tight straps to stop leaks, air blowing toward your eyes, pinching on the nose tip or nostrils, or pressure on the same spot every night. Your CPAP supplier or a face-scan fitting can confirm the right size.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2995\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"6\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2995\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What should I do if my CPAP mask leaks when I loosen it?  <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M31.3 192h257.3c17.8 0 26.7 21.5 14.1 34.1L174.1 354.8c-7.8 7.8-20.5 7.8-28.3 0L17.2 226.1C4.6 213.5 13.5 192 31.3 192z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2995\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6198bd4c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6198bd4c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2995\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43148461 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"43148461\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f9db360 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f9db360\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A small leak is normal. If you can only stop a big leak by overtightening, the size or style is wrong \u2014 refit or resize rather than pulling the straps harder, which causes sores.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2996\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"7\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2996\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Can sleeping on my side cause CPAP nose sores?  <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M31.3 192h257.3c17.8 0 26.7 21.5 14.1 34.1L174.1 354.8c-7.8 7.8-20.5 7.8-28.3 0L17.2 226.1C4.6 213.5 13.5 192 31.3 192z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2996\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4eeb1b3f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4eeb1b3f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2996\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f324175 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2f324175\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a6b4453 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a6b4453\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes. Side sleeping pushes one side of the mask into the pillow, creating uneven pressure and friction. A CPAP pillow, a low-profile mask, and evenly tightened straps all help.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2997\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"8\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2997\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Why do CPAP nasal pillows hurt my nostrils?  <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M31.3 192h257.3c17.8 0 26.7 21.5 14.1 34.1L174.1 354.8c-7.8 7.8-20.5 7.8-28.3 0L17.2 226.1C4.6 213.5 13.5 192 31.3 192z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2997\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-429931a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"429931a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2997\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c81f34b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3c81f34b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4837967c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4837967c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Most often the pillows are the wrong size or pushed in too far by tight headgear. Dry air can also crack the skin inside the nostrils \u2014 turning up the humidifier often helps.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2998\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"9\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2998\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Should I change my nasal pillow size?  <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M31.3 192h257.3c17.8 0 26.7 21.5 14.1 34.1L174.1 354.8c-7.8 7.8-20.5 7.8-28.3 0L17.2 226.1C4.6 213.5 13.5 192 31.3 192z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2998\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1914cd8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1914cd8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2998\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-389a585 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"389a585\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68e0afb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"68e0afb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes, if your nostrils feel stretched (too large) or the pillows sit too deep to seal (too small). Most nasal pillow masks include several sizes, so try one size up or down before switching styles.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2999\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"10\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2999\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Should I switch from nasal pillows to a nasal cushion?  <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M31.3 192h257.3c17.8 0 26.7 21.5 14.1 34.1L174.1 354.8c-7.8 7.8-20.5 7.8-28.3 0L17.2 226.1C4.6 213.5 13.5 192 31.3 192z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2999\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35feca3 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"35feca3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2999\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26171e0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"26171e0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0bfc0f4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0bfc0f4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If the right size and gentle tension haven\u2019t fixed nostril or septum soreness, switching is reasonable. A nasal cushion moves contact outside the nose, though it puts some pressure back on the bridge or upper lip.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-29910\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"11\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-29910\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Can CPAP mask liners prevent nose sores? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M31.3 192h257.3c17.8 0 26.7 21.5 14.1 34.1L174.1 354.8c-7.8 7.8-20.5 7.8-28.3 0L17.2 226.1C4.6 213.5 13.5 192 31.3 192z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-29910\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0398a05 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0398a05\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-29910\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6fd1178 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6fd1178\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9dce195 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9dce195\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes. Fabric liners reduce friction and absorb oil, and gel pads cushion the nose bridge. They\u2019re often the fastest relief because you can use them tonight with your current mask.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-29911\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"12\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-29911\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What if a CPAP liner causes air leaks?  <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M31.3 192h257.3c17.8 0 26.7 21.5 14.1 34.1L174.1 354.8c-7.8 7.8-20.5 7.8-28.3 0L17.2 226.1C4.6 213.5 13.5 192 31.3 192z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-29911\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5000717 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5000717\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-29911\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f7bdfc8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f7bdfc8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd3b351 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fd3b351\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Make sure the liner is made for your mask type, lies flat, and is centered. If it still leaks, try a gel nose bridge pad instead of a full liner, or a different liner brand.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-29912\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"13\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-29912\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Can CPAP mask silicone cause skin irritation?  <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M31.3 192h257.3c17.8 0 26.7 21.5 14.1 34.1L174.1 354.8c-7.8 7.8-20.5 7.8-28.3 0L17.2 226.1C4.6 213.5 13.5 192 31.3 192z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-29912\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e0e032 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6e0e032\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-29912\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-47a9278 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"47a9278\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4fb5e51 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4fb5e51\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>It can, but a true allergic reaction is rare \u2014 most irritation comes from fit, friction, and moisture. A rash, itching, or bumps across the whole contact area may point to a material sensitivity, so ask your provider about a different cushion material.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-29913\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"14\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-29913\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How can I tell a pressure sore from a skin reaction? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M31.3 192h257.3c17.8 0 26.7 21.5 14.1 34.1L174.1 354.8c-7.8 7.8-20.5 7.8-28.3 0L17.2 226.1C4.6 213.5 13.5 192 31.3 192z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-29913\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fb67b2f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"fb67b2f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-29913\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2911f07 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2911f07\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-adb4a2b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"adb4a2b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A pressure sore is a defined, tender spot where the cushion presses hardest. A skin reaction is usually itchy, spread across the whole contact area, and looks like a rash, bumps, or flaking.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-29914\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"15\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-29914\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How long does it take for CPAP nose irritation to improve?  <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M31.3 192h257.3c17.8 0 26.7 21.5 14.1 34.1L174.1 354.8c-7.8 7.8-20.5 7.8-28.3 0L17.2 226.1C4.6 213.5 13.5 192 31.3 192z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-29914\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a909c06 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a909c06\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-29914\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-47321b8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"47321b8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d564ddf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d564ddf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Mild redness usually clears within a day once pressure is relieved. A true sore can take several days to a couple of weeks \u2014 and won\u2019t heal if the same spot keeps getting pressed every night.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-29915\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"16\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-29915\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What should I do if my CPAP nose sore is bleeding?  <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M31.3 192h257.3c17.8 0 26.7 21.5 14.1 34.1L174.1 354.8c-7.8 7.8-20.5 7.8-28.3 0L17.2 226.1C4.6 213.5 13.5 192 31.3 192z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-29915\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a1063e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8a1063e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-29915\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c94182b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c94182b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-311d058 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"311d058\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Relieve pressure on that spot immediately, keep it clean with mild soap and water, and contact your sleep doctor or CPAP provider. Get checked promptly if you notice swelling, warmth, pus, or fever.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-29916\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"17\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-29916\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Should I change my CPAP mask if sores keep coming back?  <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M31.3 192h257.3c17.8 0 26.7 21.5 14.1 34.1L174.1 354.8c-7.8 7.8-20.5 7.8-28.3 0L17.2 226.1C4.6 213.5 13.5 192 31.3 192z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-29916\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c68596 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2c68596\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-29916\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2505d9c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2505d9c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad48cea elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ad48cea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes, if fit, cleaning, and liners haven\u2019t stopped them after one to two weeks. A sore that keeps returning in the same spot usually means the mask\u2019s shape or size doesn\u2019t suit your face.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-29917\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"18\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-29917\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> When should I contact my doctor about a CPAP nose sore?  <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M31.3 192h257.3c17.8 0 26.7 21.5 14.1 34.1L174.1 354.8c-7.8 7.8-20.5 7.8-28.3 0L17.2 226.1C4.6 213.5 13.5 192 31.3 192z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-29917\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ceb6661 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ceb6661\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-29917\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b329ff e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5b329ff\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bc104cb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bc104cb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Contact them if the skin is broken, bleeding, or blistered, if you see signs of infection, if sores keep returning, or if pain is making you skip therapy.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-29918\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"19\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-29918\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Who can help me properly fit a CPAP mask?  <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M31.3 192h257.3c17.8 0 26.7 21.5 14.1 34.1L174.1 354.8c-7.8 7.8-20.5 7.8-28.3 0L17.2 226.1C4.6 213.5 13.5 192 31.3 192z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-29918\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-82350e6 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"82350e6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-29918\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1abf3c0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1abf3c0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a535ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9a535ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Your CPAP supplier or medical equipment provider, a respiratory therapist, or your sleep specialist. They can re-size you, check how the mask sits, and recommend a different style if needed.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-29919\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"20\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-29919\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Which CPAP mask is best if my current mask keeps causing nose sores?  <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M31.3 192h257.3c17.8 0 26.7 21.5 14.1 34.1L174.1 354.8c-7.8 7.8-20.5 7.8-28.3 0L17.2 226.1C4.6 213.5 13.5 192 31.3 192z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-29919\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c0f28ce e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c0f28ce\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-29919\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9454a99 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9454a99\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21362a0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"21362a0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>It depends on where the sores are. Nasal pillows avoid the nose bridge, nasal cushions avoid the inside of the nostrils, and minimal-contact full-face masks reduce bridge contact for mouth breathers. Match the mask to the spot that hurts.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4691b2fb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4691b2fb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Bottom Line<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71d31268 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"71d31268\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1621a14 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1621a14\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"FirstParagraph\">Learning how to prevent nose sores from a CPAP mask comes down to three things working together: a fit that\u2019s snug but not clamped, clean skin and a clean cushion every night, and a barrier like a liner or nose pad on the spots that take the most pressure. Use the sore\u2019s location to find the cause. And if the same spot keeps breaking down, change the mask \u2014 don\u2019t change your mind about therapy.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28131c9 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div e-ecd4d8b \" data-id=\"28131c9\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"28131c9\">\n    \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61b272b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"61b272b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Resources &amp; Further Reading<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/cpap\/how-to-treat-cpap-pressure-sores\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sleep Foundation: How to Treat CPAP Pressure Sores<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/cpap\/cpap-side-effects\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sleep Foundation: CPAP Side Effects<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sleepapnea.org\/cpap\/cpap-dermatitis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">American Sleep Apnea Association: CPAP Dermatitis<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhlbi.nih.gov\/node\/4248\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NHLBI: What Are the Risks of CPAP?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Medical Disclaimer:<\/strong> This article is for general education only and is not medical advice. CPAP masks are part of prescription therapy. If you have broken skin, bleeding, or signs of infection, contact your sleep physician or healthcare provider.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d48acbb e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div e-5304441 \" data-id=\"d48acbb\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"d48acbb\">\n    \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-15d081c elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"15d081c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\r\n{\r\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\r\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\r\n  \"mainEntity\": [\r\n    {\r\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\r\n      \"name\": \"Why does my CPAP mask hurt my nose?\",\r\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\r\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\r\n        \"text\": \"Usually because the mask is too tight or the wrong size, pressing on your nose bridge all night. 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Follow the sizing guidance for your specific mask and ask your CPAP provider for help if needed.\"\r\n      }\r\n    },\r\n    {\r\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\r\n      \"name\": \"Should I switch from nasal pillows to a nasal cushion?\",\r\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\r\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\r\n        \"text\": \"If the correct size and gentle mask tension have not fixed nostril or septum soreness, discuss trying a nasal cushion or another mask style with your CPAP provider.\"\r\n      }\r\n    },\r\n    {\r\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\r\n      \"name\": \"Can CPAP mask liners prevent nose sores?\",\r\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\r\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\r\n        \"text\": \"CPAP mask liners can reduce friction between the mask and skin, while gel or nasal pads can cushion pressure points. 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If you develop persistent itching, rash, or bumps across the contact area, discuss the problem with your healthcare provider.\"\r\n      }\r\n    },\r\n    {\r\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\r\n      \"name\": \"How can I tell a pressure sore from a skin reaction?\",\r\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\r\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\r\n        \"text\": \"A pressure sore is usually a defined, tender area where the mask presses hardest. A skin reaction may be more widespread and can include itching, bumps, redness, or flaking. Persistent symptoms should be assessed by a healthcare professional.\"\r\n      }\r\n    },\r\n    {\r\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\r\n      \"name\": \"How long does it take for CPAP nose irritation to improve?\",\r\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\r\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\r\n        \"text\": \"Mild redness may improve after the pressure or friction is corrected. A true sore can take longer to heal, especially if the same area continues to experience pressure. Seek medical advice if it does not improve.\"\r\n      }\r\n    },\r\n    {\r\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\r\n      \"name\": \"What should I do if my CPAP nose sore is bleeding?\",\r\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\r\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\r\n        \"text\": \"Relieve pressure on the affected area and contact your sleep doctor or CPAP provider for advice. Seek prompt medical attention if you notice signs of infection such as increasing warmth, swelling, pus, or fever.\"\r\n      }\r\n    },\r\n    {\r\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\r\n      \"name\": \"Should I change my CPAP mask if sores keep coming back?\",\r\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\r\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\r\n        \"text\": \"If sores keep returning despite checking the fit, size, cleaning, and pressure, talk with your CPAP provider about trying a different mask size or style.\"\r\n      }\r\n    },\r\n    {\r\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\r\n      \"name\": \"When should I contact my doctor about a CPAP nose sore?\",\r\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\r\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\r\n        \"text\": \"Contact your healthcare provider if the skin is broken, bleeding, blistered, showing signs of infection, or if sores keep returning or pain is affecting your CPAP therapy.\"\r\n      }\r\n    },\r\n    {\r\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\r\n      \"name\": \"Who can help me properly fit a CPAP mask?\",\r\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\r\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\r\n        \"text\": \"Your CPAP supplier, medical equipment provider, respiratory therapist, or sleep specialist can help check the mask size, fit, and positioning and recommend another style if needed.\"\r\n      }\r\n    },\r\n    {\r\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\r\n      \"name\": \"Which CPAP mask is best if my current mask keeps causing nose sores?\",\r\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\r\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\r\n        \"text\": \"The best mask depends on where the irritation occurs, your breathing needs, and how the mask fits your face. 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