Getting another new mask tomorrow!

[DannyG]

I have been trying to adjust to therapy for almost 4 month and having a very tuff time.  Started with Dreamwear but found it impossible to sleep on my side. Then I tried the Amara View but couldn't stop leakage also. Now the DME is coming out tomorrow to fit me with something else.
I probably need a full face mash, but what do I need? What works best for most? I am so discouraged right now!

[Styx]

Hi, I am new to this forum so I hope I am doing this right. I have been using a CPAP for about 1 1/2 years. I have a huge duffle bag full of masks. I hear some people have no problems finding a mask but most do. It is trial and error. My issue a lot of the time were leaks also. I just started using a ResMed AirTouch F20. It has memory foam around the mask which really helps the seal of the mask. It is the most comfortable I have tried so far. I have not had any problems with leaks. It is a full face mask. If you need a full face mask I recommend trying it. 

[st8800]

I would recommend the 2 below:

Nasal Pillow - Resmed P10
Full Face Mask - Resmed F20

Alternatively, you can try to get the gel pillows to go with your Dreamwear.

[JesseLee]

I've been an APAP user since December of last year. Huge difference in my life! I've been using a Fisher and Paykel Simplus since night one and I don't plan to use anything else.

[Walla Walla]

I also recommend the ResMed P10 Nasal Pillows.

Read Mask Primer here: http://www.apneaboard.com/wiki/index.php...ask_Primer

[chill]

Hi, I am new to this forum so I hope I am doing this right. I have been using a CPAP for about 1 1/2 years. 

It is good to have you with us.  Please stick around.

[Gideon]

DannyG could you please post a daily SleepyHead chart so we can see if we see something you are missing?

[DannyG]

I have been sleeping in a recliner for the last month. The dreamwear works well semi reclined (AHI under 1) if I keep the pressure under 9. If I set the pressure over 11 to sleep flat I have to wear a chin strap to stop mouth breathing. The chin strap the DME gave me keeps sliding off my head and I wake up with a dry mouth. I sure would like to sleep in my own bed again!

[srlevine1]

I feel your pain. I also have tried numerous nasal masks and most leak air into my eyes which feel glued shut when I wake. The last go around was the smaller-cushioned masks like the Wisp, ESON-2, and Mirage FX. The pillows did not work for me because I sleep on my side and turn over while asleep.

The only one that seemed reliable was the ResMed Mirage Active LT because the cushion has a slight curled lip at the bottom and tends to hold my mouth shut. Alternatively the Activa and Ultra Mirage II also work -- but I personally prefer the Activa LT.

Best of luck on your quest for an acceptable fit.

[Styx]

Hi, thank you. There is a lot of good Information here and everyone is so nice. Glad I found this site.