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I've had a few nights now with the CPAP machine. Initially it seemed as though it was going to be a silver bullet since my wife said I slept without snoring and I certainly woke up feeling much more rested than I've felt for ages. I have a few questions, however:
Firstly, I have red marks where my full-face mask sits on my cheeks along the line from my nose to my mouth. It lasts all day and I feel quite self-conscious about this. Any tips on how to avoid the redness altogether or lessen it in the morning?
Secondly, did anybody buy their machine and mask second-hand? At the moment I'm renting a machine, but was wondering if there is a reputable second-hand company that certifies, etc, that would have cheaper machines.
Sierra
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almost 5 years
ago
Sleep
Patron
The marks probably indicate you have the mask adjusted too tight. There are cloth mask liners you can buy or make yourself with t-shirt material. No personal experience but I believe Second Wind CPAP is a reputable company for second hand, and new machines.
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