Cpap and beards
Cpap and beards
is there a certain mask which is "best" for someone with a beard ? Or would they all
Be roughly about the same.
Be roughly about the same.
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Re: Cpap and beards
I always liker the Resmed Activa-LT. Recently switched to a Resmed N20 and like it better. YMMV.
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Re: Cpap and beards
a nasal pillow works best for me as a full bearded fellow. the airfit p10 to be precise. the full face masks just have too much leakage for me. same is true for nasal masks.Yayoe10 wrote:is there a certain mask which is "best" for someone with a beard ? Or would they all
Be roughly about the same.
now, i haven't tried every mask out there so my experience is limited. still, i really love the p10.
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Re: Cpap and beards
If you need a FFM, you need a FFM. Independent of whether or not you have a beard.zonker wrote:a nasal pillow works best for me as a full bearded fellow. the airfit p10 to be precise. the full face masks just have too much leakage for me
Re: Cpap and beards
true, that. but what he asked is what mask works better for someone with a beard. i offered my opinion.ChicagoGranny wrote:If you need a FFM, you need a FFM. Independent of whether or not you have a beard.zonker wrote:a nasal pillow works best for me as a full bearded fellow. the airfit p10 to be precise. the full face masks just have too much leakage for me
sorry it isn't the same opinion as yours....
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Re: Cpap and beards
It's not about "opinion". It's about misleading someone who uses a FFM. Potentially sending them on an expensive, tiring and time-consuming wild-goose chase at the end of which they are right back where they started.zonker wrote:true, that. but what he asked is what mask works better for someone with a beard. i offered my opinion.
sorry it isn't the same opinion as yours....
Re: Cpap and beards
I seem to have made the mistake of paying attention to something Granny said...
bad me, sit in the corner.
bad me, sit in the corner.
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Re: Cpap and beards
i'm really not getting what you are saying. OP-"is there a certain mask which is "best" for someone with a beard ? Or would they allChicagoGranny wrote:It's not about "opinion". It's about misleading someone who uses a FFM. Potentially sending them on an expensive, tiring and time-consuming wild-goose chase at the end of which they are right back where they started.zonker wrote:true, that. but what he asked is what mask works better for someone with a beard. i offered my opinion.
sorry it isn't the same opinion as yours....
Be roughly about the same." where does he mention which FFM is best?
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Re: Cpap and beards
palerider wrote:your "opinion" was completely off topic, it didn't relate at all to the person's question.zonker wrote:true, that. but what he asked is what mask works better for someone with a beard. i offered my opinion.ChicagoGranny wrote:If you need a FFM, you need a FFM. Independent of whether or not you have a beard.zonker wrote:a nasal pillow works best for me as a full bearded fellow. the airfit p10 to be precise. the full face masks just have too much leakage for me
sorry it isn't the same opinion as yours....
it's like someone asking "what is the best truck to haul around about a ton of materials" and zonker pipes up and says "well, for me, a ford escort works best!!!"
again, OP-"is there a certain mask which is "best" for someone with a beard ? Or would they all
Be roughly about the same." could you explain how my answer is off topic?
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Re: Cpap and beards
Yayoe10 wrote:is there a certain mask which is "best" for someone with a beard ? Or would they all
Be roughly about the same.
the OP did NOT ask for the best FF mask ....
I have a full beard and moustache and I find the best mask for me is the Amara View
but a mask is a very personal thing ... most of us have tried many to get the RIGHT one
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Re: Cpap and beards
I have a full beard and the AirFit F20 works great for me. YMMV.
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Re: Cpap and beards
Dreamwear works Great for me. Get the straps snug, took a few leaky nights but now I get good scores.
Pulls on like an old time catchers mask, easy to get comfortable in...
Pulls on like an old time catchers mask, easy to get comfortable in...
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Re: Cpap and beards
Yay: do you mouth breath?
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Re: Cpap and beards
Part of giving good answers is to understand that patients are often asking the wrong question.grayghost4 wrote:the OP did NOT ask for the best FF mask ....
These are excellent answers:
grayghost4 wrote:I have a full beard and moustache and I find the best mask for me is the Amara View
but a mask is a very personal thing ... most of us have tried many to get the RIGHT one
jds2001 wrote:I have a full beard and the AirFit F20 works great for me. YMMV.
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Re: Cpap and beards
Your profile shows you use a full face mask (FFM). Is it the case that you sometimes mouth breathe and must continue to use a FFM?Yayoe10 wrote:is there a certain mask which is "best" for someone with a beard ? Or would they all
Be roughly about the same.