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ASK THE SLEEP EXPERT
By Kathleen McCann of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine
- I recently started using CPAP to treat my sleep apnea. Although I’ve found that CPAP helps me sleep better, I’m having problems with my mask. It causes painful sores and red marks on my face, making me both uncomfortable and somewhat embarrassed. What can I do?
- The problem you describe is very common for new CPAP users. It also addresses an issue of critical importance. To achieve long-term success with CPAP, you must have a mask that fits well.
Some sore spots are to be expected when you first begin using CPAP. Irritation may occur when your mask straps rub against your skin. The problem should go away if you wear your mask consistently each night. You may always have some strap marks on your face when you first take the mask off in the morning. But having an ongoing problem with painful sores is a sign that your mask does not fit well.
First you need to make sure that you select the right size for your mask. The size you need will be determined by a number of factors. These include the length and width of your nose and the length of your face.
Selecting the wrong mask size will cause immediate problems. To be effective the mask must make a seal around your nose or around your mouth and nose. A snug seal enables the pressurized air to flow directly from the mask to the back of your throat. The airflow helps you breathe by preventing soft tissue in your throat from blocking your airway.
A mask that is either too small or too big will not form a proper seal. This will allow air to leak out of the mask. Without enough air pressure to keep your airway open, you may have pauses in breathing.
Companies that make CPAP masks now offer a wide variety of mask sizes. Some masks even come in smaller, “petite” sizes for women and children. Your CPAP supplier or the staff at your sleep disorders center can help you find the right mask size for your individual needs.
Once you have the right mask size, then you need to adjust the straps and headgear until you get the proper fit. You want the straps to be snug so that the mask forms a good seal. But if they are too tight, then they will hurt your face. Pulling the straps too tight is a sign that your mask may be too big.
Try loosening your straps a little bit to see if this reduces the irritation to your skin. If this causes you to have air leaks, then you may need to change to a smaller mask.
You also may want to purchase CPAP mask strap covers. Made from soft material such as fleece, these covers can make your mask straps more comfortable.
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