If you decide to go the liner route You could try to send a Private Message to: Becky at RemZzzs memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=62662library lady wrote:I have some suggestions for you, but first let me tell you that many people here have had to try numerous masks over a period of months before finding THE ONE. Others are fortunate to find the right mask fairly quickly. A mask that works and is comfortable for one person will not work for all. Some people can't stand FF masks, others can't stand pillows, etc.
I started cpap on the Quattro Air, the one the DME gave me. I couldn't control the leaks, even after I learned that there is a fine line between "too tight" and "too loose" on the straps. Too much either way will make leaking worse. After I came to the forum I learned about mask liners. One poster has already mentioned the Pad-A-Cheek liners, but there are also RemZzz liners that you can get online from https://www.cpap.com, and many DMEs have them as well.
I first tried the P-A-C liners, and didn't like the feel of the fabric against my face so tried RemZzzs, and they made a huge difference for me! I slept through the night without being bothered by leaks. Either liner has the advantage of protecting your face from sores or other irritation, as well the ability to soak up moisture and oils from your skin that prevent a good seal. Also they "quiet" the leaks that persist, which contributes to better sleep for both user and bed partner. I now make my own liners out of t-shirts that I wash and reuse.
These days, I rarely wake up from leaks. Most nights my leaks do not go above the red line in Sleepyhead.
When they do, they almost never wake me up. Several months ago after the F10 came out, I purchased it and I like it much better as it doesn't have a forehead arm and strap and that makes it more comfortable. The cushion on the Quattro Air and the F10 are the same. Someone here mentioned that the sizing was different, but with my medium masks of each, they are exactly the same size. Maybe another size has different sizing of the cushions, I don't know.
She was so nice to offer free samples back in January of this year. Not sure if she still is offering them now or not.
It may save you some $$ and try it before you buy.
I wish you well