Nasal cushion CPAP masks for CPAP and BiPAP therapy create a seal around the nose for smooth delivery of your pressurised air. If you can breathe through your nose normally and are a nose breather during the night. these masks are generally easier to adapt to than full face masks. The nasal cushion masks are available with silicone cushions, gel cushions, or skin friendly soft cloth cushions.
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Who are they suitable for?
A nasal cushion mask is a good option for nasal breathers, provided they exclusively breathe through their nose at night and their mouth does not drop open. If the mouth does occasionally fall open, you can accessories your nasal cushion mask with a CPAP chin strap which will prevent the mouth from dropping open.
Who are they not suitable for?
A nasal cushion mask is not suitable for mouth breathers, those with chronic sinus issues and those with a deviated septum.
If you are an active sleeper or someone who may find this style of mask claustrophobic or uncomfortable you can consider a Nasal Pillows Mask instead.
Nasal cushion mask is a sleep apnoea mask that sits under the nose. Two holes in the cushion are aligned with your nostrils to deliver your pressurised air. The nasal cushion mask has a less intrusive design and is a popular choice for those who enjoy reading and watching TV in bed. This mask type is a compatible with those who experience leakage due to facial hair.
The advice is to replace your nasal cushion once or twice a month. Over time, dirt and oils from your skin can soften the cushion. Getting a tight seal is more difficult when the cushion becomes soft, therefore your therapy can become less effective.
Therapy will be far less effective if you have nasal congestion. Nasal congestion can be caused by several things. Seasonal colds and flu, hay fever and even your CPAP therapy can cause congestion. Congestion from CPAP is caused by the flow of dry, pressurized air through the sinuses, and can be particularly common for those with frequent sinus infections.
Congestion can be relieved with a nasal saline spray to moisturize your nasal passages or frequent use of a nasal irrigation. Regular sinus irrigation will keep your nasal passages and sinuses clear, moisturised, and healthy. Not only does it flush out bacteria and viruses if you have a nasal or sinus infection, but it also removes them before they have a chance to enter your system.
For long term care you should consider adding a CPAP humidifier to your CPAP machine.
If you suffer from long term sinus issues you should consider changing your mask to a full face mask.
