Mask recommendation?
A year on the CPAP machine, I’m still struggling with the mask. Right now I’m using the Philips Dreamwisp, which I can tolerate the best. But I often wake up feeling the pressure on my face , and I would yank it off then fall back to sleep. Sometimes I don’t even know I did that until I wake up hours later. I move a lot during sleep so I need a mask that allows movement. Any recommendations for a new mask I can try, or something I can do to make it more comfortable? I tried the mask liner before but it didn’t help ease the pressure.
Any ideas or tips are appreciated!
03-06-2022, 03:46 PM
(This post was last modified: 03-06-2022, 03:47 PM by SarcasticDave94.
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RE: Mask recommendation?
I think it may actually be lack of pressure that causes you to rip the mask off. That is if 4-20 default pressure is in fact what you're using. 4 is too low for the majority of adults. If you're on CPAP, consider editing from 4 to 7 and adding full time EPR 3.
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RE: Mask recommendation?
On mask try the Mirage Activa Nasal Mask. The mask seal has about a half inch of movement possible when properly adjusted. Essentially there is a bellows to allow that movement. With no pressure the strap tension seems impossibly light but tightens up suitably when under pressure.
RE: Mask recommendation?
I try 7 masks. The airfit p10 I best for me. I have an oily face, full face mask always wakes me up.
