I know I'm a little late in this discussion with the focus being on your pressures, but your mask problems have not been visited by anyone yet.RubySnooze wrote:I think leaks (both large and small) are a problem. I started with a Quattro FX FFM last October and had difficulty with small leaks that would wake me up. A padacheek maskliner helped some. Recently tried switching to a Mirage Quattro FFM. And this week have been trying AirFit P10 for her nasal pillows. Thought the nasal pillows might be worth a shot because my face is cheekbone-y and the FFMs leak under the cheekbones.
When I was first fitted with the QFX, my face measured out as a Medium. Since I don't like anything pushing against my teeth, I went against my DME's advise and got a size Large instead. I learned how to wear it leak-free with the help of a cushion liner. Out of curiousity, I wanted to try the size Medium and Pugsy had one for me to try. I have made a number of attempts at trying to keep it from leaking, but it just isn't going to happen. I tell you this because you might have better luck with a mask, that you otherwise like, in a different size. It really does make a difference. BTW, I have a cheekbony face too.
I also disliked the headgear that came with the mask for different reasons. I'm on ASV with pressures going up to 25 every night and had to crank down my mask in order to keep it from flying off my face!
The part of the headgear that goes around the back of my head would stretch out to my ears. Unfortunately, all my headgears are designed the same way. Out of desparation, I tried the Respironics headgear that fits like a cap. It has been a game-changer for me. It holds my mask securely in place throughout my pressure swings. And it doesn't mess up my hair either!
Here it is: https://www.cpap.com/productpage/softca ... aQod6rII_Q
Hope this helps!