Hi all.  My 6 year old has developed a sore under her nose between the two nostrils.  It is not bothering her too bad as of yet but it is looking worse.  I do not know if I should put some type of cream on it, or just let it be.  I am guessing it is either from the high pressure (14/6) or from her nasal mask rubbing up against that spot night after night.  I do not want to see it get worse.  Anyone else out there have this issue?  Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

                                                 Thanks!    Kara (Mom to Sami, 30+ nights on bipap!)

I use Ayr Saline Gel every night when I don my mask.  Twice I have developed a sore, once on the inner edge of my nare and once on the outside between my nares.  Both times I used Ayr several times during the day, applying it generously to the sore.  Both times my sore was completely gone within 2 days.


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OSA Sleep Test 8/29/07, AHI 64/Sat. 74%
Titrated 10/1/07 and 9/30/08
BiPAP Auto M Series w/Humidifier 15/10cm
OptiLife Mask; Ruby chinstrap


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Cann-ease, aloe based and is good for that. If it looks like a pressure sore, try using differnt masks and alternate from week to week.


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Dx 4-15-08
14.0cwp
Resmed mirage micro
It was strange to have a co-worker watching me sleep
"I hope I dont have a fart arousal"
Did I say that out loud?

Thank you so much for your responses!  I will go out today and find the gels.  It seemed to bother her a little more last night.  Have a great day!

                                                 Kara (mom to Sami)

Karalea, one more thing...it could be that her mask is too tight and causing the sore.  This is something you should check.


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OSA Sleep Test 8/29/07, AHI 64/Sat. 74%
Titrated 10/1/07 and 9/30/08
BiPAP Auto M Series w/Humidifier 15/10cm
OptiLife Mask; Ruby chinstrap


CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO~ http://tinyurl.com/69q52a

karalea wrote:

Hi all.  My 6 year old has developed a sore under her nose between the two nostrils.  It is not bothering her too bad as of yet but it is looking worse.  I do not know if I should put some type of cream on it, or just let it be.  I am guessing it is either from the high pressure (14/6) or from her nasal mask rubbing up against that spot night after night.  I do not want to see it get worse.  Anyone else out there have this issue?  Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

                                                 Thanks!    Kara (Mom to Sami, 30+ nights on bipap!)

The gel may help in the short term, but it will only help a symptom. The problem will have to be addressed. An ongoing sore can become infected.

Has her mask been properly fitted. A sore under the nose, on the bridge of the nose is usually indicative of a badly fitted mask, or a mask that is too tight. This should be investigated sooner rather than later.

Best of luck.

Daniel.


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If it is a pressure sore, then I suggest having several masks to choose from. This is a problem that can happen, after all you have something pressing on your skin for up to 8hrs a night, night after night.  It does not take much to cause a pressure sore much like a bed sore.

What I do is have a nasal pillow mask, a nasal mask and a full face mask. I alternate between them from week to week.
I do like my nasal mirage micro the best and I do use it more then the others but if I feel a sore spot on my face I change to the full face for a week or so then use the nasal pillow mask then back to my nasal micro that I love so much.

It is not always possible to use a pillows mask depending on your pressure and comfort level, I have been using a pillows even at 14.0 a somewhat high pressure, some can not take that high of a pressure on a pillows mask.

Becareful what you use for gels, some can damage and break down your mask seals, The Cann-ease I talked about will not.

Let us know how it goes.


_________________
Im a PSGT with OSA
Dx 4-15-08
14.0cwp
Resmed mirage micro
It was strange to have a co-worker watching me sleep
"I hope I dont have a fart arousal"
Did I say that out loud?