Pierced nostril + CPAP mask = ?
For the last nine years I've been pining for a nostril piercing. I'm finally in a place where I have a secure job that won't fire me for coming to work with a facial piercing, and where we can afford something frivolous like this without feeling super guilty about it.
...but: sleep apnea. I can get away without using my machine every single night (with my pulmonologist's permission) but I do need to use it more often than not. Is adding a nostril piercing to the mix the worst idea ever?
Anybody have any experience with facial piercings/jewelry and CPAP/APAP masks and whatnot?
(I'm two years post-op and I think my apnea has improved as much as it's going to.)
I have a basement but don't dwell in it full time.
I've put CPAP on plenty of patients with nostril piercings and had no issues. If you use a regular nasal mask or a full-face mask, there shouldn't be any issues at all. If you use nasal pillows, you might need to switch to a nasal mas****il the piercing heals, but I've had plenty of patients with nostril piercings who use nasal pillows without any issues. Just be careful not to snag the stud on your bedsheets!