Full Face Mask Leaks

[gettingbetter]

@Berkshire17:

I assume you've tried the Airtouch FFM without liners?  

I'm not an expert, just speaking from my personal experience with the Airtouch FFM.  I was unable to use liners with the Airtouch, it just didn't work for me...poor seal, leaks.  I got a much better seal with no liners.  Also, side sleeping is hard with this mask, tends to break the seal in my experience.

[berkshire17]

I Ok Thanks so much. I will give that a try

[berkshire17]

Thanks.  Ordered one.  Coming in pieces.  Should have everything in three days.  Hoping it works.

[gymrat]

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My leaks are now regularly around 60L/m except for the night I got 90L/m.
 I have changed my mask, made all the adjustments, have a good neck collar and so on. In short, tried it all.

I am at a loss. I am posting a graph and my Aug. 17 chart. I have a bipod set to 6 and 12 for breath and the pressure can go up to 22 if necessary. I had the pressure lowered from 24.

Open to suggestions. Thanks,
gymrat

[Deborah K.]

Have you considered a nasal pillows mask?  I started with a full face, but found it uncomfortable and leaky.  I learned that full-face masks leak the most, nasal masks leak less, and pillows masks leak the least.  I now use Bleep, which is a unique no straps version of a pillows mask.  With the pillows and the Bleep I need to tape my mouth, but it's a small price to pay.  I now have no leaks.  It's just something to consider.

Good luck with finding a solution that works for you!  

[gymrat]

Thanks for your input Deborah. I looked up the Bleep System. It was intriguing. I tried a regular nasal pillow mask once but it wasn't for me. Doesn't mean I couldn't try it again. 

I have congestion and am a mouth breather big time. Am irregularly using tape to try and increase nose breathing. I have a referral to an Ear, Nose and Throat doctor about nasal and sinus congestion that may be affecting both my sleep and my hearing. I'll decide then if I should take the leap.

I appreciate your sharing your personal experience. I learn a lot from other's experience.
Gymrat