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What Can Help Cpap Mask Irritation?

Posted By Pauline (Edinburgh, Scotland) on 06/16/2015

I wear a CPAP face mask at night to aid my sleep apena. I have noticed that I get red marks/spots around my mouth I have tried nappy cream, nipple cream, sudacreme, anti fungal, spot cream, coconut oil. Nothing works. Any ideas - apart from stop using the mask, which is not an option :). Thank you.
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Replied by Wendy (Columbus, Oh) on 06/16/2015

Have you tried organic Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV)? Try swabbing the affected areas with a cotton ball soaked in a solution of 1 part ACV to 3 parts distilled water.

You also may need to clean you CPAP mask. Maybe with isopropyl alcohol? Find out from your doctor, who prescribed the CPAP, how to clean it.

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Replied by Kathy (Cali) on 06/17/2015

Maybe too tight? Also clean mask daily with a gentle soap.
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