I have a question about masks. I've been on CPAP for 15 years and am now using an Aircurve 10. Can anyone suggest any that have a reputation for good leak control? . I know that mask fit varies from one person to the next and our experiences might not be the same. I'm just looking for names of masks that have a reputation for low leaking.
I cannot get decent leak control with the ResMed Quattro Air, Activa Nasal leak since my last pressure change about 6 months ago. The mask, headgear and cushions are new. I wipe my face nightly and regularly swish the cushions in warm soapy water. All the ResMed cushions I've used are pretty flimsy where they touch the face. ResMed's are the only ones I've used and they're about the only ones available in the Seattle area. DMEs here won't let you look at one without being a member of a particular insurance carrier.
The top of the bridge of my nose is narrow and my eyes are a bit deeper than many peoples are. The large and medium sizes leak and the small sizes are too small. I can feel a slight, slight bit of air in my left eye close to my nose even before I turn the machine on.
I also have a problem with headgear. I have a neurological disorder that renders my fingers too weak to unhook the clips. I loosen the straps, pull the mask over my head, tighten the straps till I get the best seal. My nightly Sleepyhead data shows the leak typically goes up to 30-ish a few minutes after I turn the AirCurve on. The display on the machine when I get up shows the leak to be 40-ish, sometimes as high as 80.
Again, I'm just looking for some ideas.