Impresa Nasal Gel Pads for CPAP Mask Compatible with AirSense 11 Machines & CPAP Supplies - 5 Count Trim-to-Fit Silicone Nose Pads - Reduces Irritation & Nasal Guard Comfort

These have helped dramatically reduce the most serious nose bridge redness and blisters and pain when used with a Resmed F20 PAP full-face mask. But you do have to follow the instructions: clean and let dry both the gel pad and your face before application, and apply the gel pad when you're lying down. The gel pad does not have adhesive and its stickiness requires getting rid of enough skin oils between the pad and the skin. A greasy moisturizer might also be a problem, so either don't apply it on the relevant area or apply just a little and make sure it has time to be absorbed into the skin before bed. One great thing about these gel pads (and probably others) is that they improve the seal of the mask (at least on my face) allowing me to loosen the mask more, reducing pressure on my nose bridge even more. I think many PAP users are overtightening their masks and that's causing these red mark issues. If loosening the mask and using these gel pads isn't working, you may want to talk to your provider about trying another kind of mask altogether.

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Great Seal and Comfort, but Too Much Pressure for Me The Impresa Nasal Gel Pads have some excellent qualities. The pads are soft, comfortable against the skin, and do a great job reducing irritation from wearing a CPAP mask. The thickness of the pads also helps create a strong seal around the mask, which can be beneficial for preventing leaks. In terms of performance, the pads were very effective. In fact, they may have been a little too effective for my needs. The improved seal seemed to increase the pressure and tightness of the mask, and over time, I found it uncomfortable. Eventually, the pressure buildup became too much for me, and I felt the need to remove the mask during the night. I can see these pads being a great solution for CPAP users who struggle with leaks or skin irritation. Unfortunately, while they improved the seal and comfort of the mask, the increased pressure made them difficult for me to use it long-term. Overall, it's a good product, but your experience may depend on your mask setup and personal comfort preferences.

These pads worked well in preventing discomfort and ulceration over the bridge of my nose. I also tried the ResMed Gecko but the Gecko's thickness seemed to cause air leaks around my mask. I originally thought there would be some sort of adhesive on the pad but that does not seem to be the case. They stay in place by friction between the pad and the skin. Therefore, when placing it over your nose you must be lying down and then simply place your CPAP mask over it. Addition to Original Review: The reason I gave this product 4 stars instead of 5 is the fact that although it significantly reduces my discomfort over the bridge of my nose it did not eliminate it. I still have some discomfort and some tissue breakdown. Also, in relation to others reporting difficulty in placing the pad and keeping it in place while placing their mask over it, I have found that it is important to be certain to not put any tension on the wings of the pad when placing it. Also, I not only lie flat on my back but also tip my head back during initial placement of the pad. Once the top portion of the mask is in place you will no longer need to tip your head back making final placement of the mask easier. I hope these observations help because using a CPAP can be difficult enough without added problems. Good luck! Update: 3/7/25 I was still having some issues with leaking around the top of the mask. It turned out that the issue was mainly coming from placing the pad too high. This resulted in the wings coming up above the top edge of my mask. By lowering the pad so the wings ended up just barely inside the mask most of the leaking was stopped. I'm still giving them 4 stars because I'm still having to learn exactly where to place the pads and therefore occasionally still have some minor issues with leaking at the top of the mask. This issue is greatly diminished but since I still have occasional leaking I felt I could not increase the score to 5 stars.

I understand the mixed reviews, because getting a seal with a mask is difficult and it's not much different with a nasal gel pad. Sleeping with a a CPAP has always been difficult for me, even if I'm making it work. I use a full face mask and these gel pads are working great for me. I clean it between every use, wash my face before putting it over the bridge of my nose, and then it just holds in place (even pretty well before I put on the mask, but it hasn't moved at all once I have the mask on). It's done an amazing job nearly eliminating the pressure sores and redness on the bridge of my nose. I highly recommend people try them because it really can work. But expect some trial and error.

Tried these because they were much less expensive than a brand name I had bought for my mom. Figured, hey if I can get 5 for the price of one... Well this is definitely a case of “you get what you pay for”! These gel pads are MUCH thinner and the material begins to break down/thin out even more after only a few uses. I just pulled out a brand new one for my mom 2 days ago and she is getting ‘rub-burn’ on her nose due to the lack of cushion it provides. The more expensive brand lasted a good month and she never had skin irritation with it; I just noticed it was flattening out, so ordered these cheap things. I don’t think these pads ever provided enough cushion for her. Also, some reviews complained about them actually being too sticky. We didn’t have this problem; if anything it was like they weren’t thick enough to stay in place on the face. Several times she had to pull her mask off to reposition the pad because it slid. I guess if you’re only in need of a little cushioning or minor skin protection these may work fine for you. They did prevent air leaks around the nose comparable to their more expensive counterpart. But if you’re in need of more sturdy cushioning and protection of your nose I would stick more with one of the name brand gel pads. I’m on here ordering a 2 pack of original ones she used.

They work great. They fit and have good durability.

I had a hard time getting this piece under my mask and settled in the right place. I bought it to keep my nose from getting irritated and red.

CPAPマスクを使用していると鼻筋の上に跡が残るので困っていましたが、本製品を使用することで改善しました。また、使用方法が簡単なので毎日使っています。

Plus confortable avec les plaquettes, mon nez est moins sensible.

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I cuscinetti fanno il loro dovere. Grazie al loro utilizzo la piaga che mi si era formata sul naso è scomparsa. I cerotti, per il mio uso, hanno una durata di una settimana cadauno dopodichè si assottigliano e diventano più sensibili e devono essere sostituiti