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FijiFarmer
Posts: 18 Threads: 5 Joined: Aug 2019
Machine: ResMed Air Curve ST-A 10
06-28-2020, 05:05 PM
Mask Recommendation
I'm currently using a ResMed Air Touch F20 Cushion mask but it's leaking air - I've also used the F20 Air Fit with the same results.
I need a mask that doesn't leak without being painfully tight @ 20cm inspiratory pressure. Any suggestions? 
Melman
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Posts: 2,272 Threads: 51 Joined: Feb 2015
Machine: Resmed Airsense 11Autoset
06-28-2020, 05:13 PM
RE: Mask Recommendation
Unfortunately what works well for some does not work for others. If it weren't for what you posted I would have suggested the airfit F20 which works well for me. I rarely have leaks. Have you read the mask primer? It may help you. See the link below.
Download OSCAR
Organize Charts Attaching Charts Mask Primer Soft Cervical Collar INFORMATION ON APNEA BOARD FORUMS OR ON APNEABOARD.COM SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED AS MEDICAL ADVICE. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF A PHYSICIAN BEFORE SEEKING TREATMENT FOR MEDICAL CONDITIONS, INCLUDING SLEEP APNEA. INFORMATION POSTED ON THE APNEA BOARD WEB SITE AND FORUMS ARE PERSONAL OPINION ONLY AND NOT NECESSARILY A STATEMENT OF FACT.
Big Guy
Posts: 1,707 Threads: 87 Joined: Oct 2018
Machine: ResMed AirSense 10 AutoSet
06-28-2020, 05:24 PM
RE: Mask Recommendation
I started out with the AirFit F20. For me, it works well.
I now alternate back & forth between that and the AirFit F30. Of the two, the F30 is my favorite.
Gideon
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Posts: 12,834 Threads: 298 Joined: Dec 2016
Machine: ResMed Aircurve 10 VAuto
06-28-2020, 05:36 PM
RE: Mask Recommendation
Nasal mask, ResMed Mirage Activa.
Gideon - Project Manager and Lead Tester for OSCAR - Open Source CPAP Analysis Reporter
Download OSCAR OSCAR - The Guide New to Apnea? Helpful tips to ensure success Soft Cervical Collar Mask Primer Dealing with a DME Organize Charts Optimizing Therapy
SarcasticDave94
Posts: 12,773 Threads: 21 Joined: Mar 2017
Machine: Needing iVAPS but QUACKS refusing to help but they love testing
06-28-2020, 08:10 PM
RE: Mask Recommendation
FWIW any given mask that fits very well can handle pressures to 25 cmH2O or more. My F20 can work with my ASV at 25. Now, to the point bonjour is alluding to, nasal masks take less real estate and that means less areas to leak. The Activa has a bellows seal that offers lots of mask movement without breaking the seal.
INFORMATION ON APNEA BOARD FORUMS OR ON APNEABOARD.COM SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED MEDICAL ADVICE. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF A PHYSICIAN BEFORE SEEKING TREATMENT FOR MEDICAL CONDITIONS, INCLUDING SLEEP APNEA. INFORMATION POSTED ON THE APNEA BOARD WEBSITE AND FORUMS ARE PERSONAL OPINION ONLY AND NOT NECESSARILY A STATEMENT OF FACT.
FijiFarmer
Posts: 18 Threads: 5 Joined: Aug 2019
Machine: ResMed Air Curve ST-A 10
06-28-2020, 08:40 PM
RE: Mask Recommendation
Melman,
Thank you for your assistance - great manual on mask fit. I will continue and - as you know: Anything is Possible. Question: I would like others with my particular heart condition to know about my success resolving apnea induced heart arrhythmia. The solution: maintain stable and adequate tidal volume. The only machine I have found that has the software to achieve this desire is the iVAPS in the ResMed AirCurve 10 ST-A machine. If there is a forum for such information on the Air Board, I will write up a report using the boards format. Sincerely, FijiFarmer
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