ComfortGel FF mask will not seal....

[stevesgrl98]

I feel like I am beating a dead horse here, but here I go again. I cannot get my mask to seal correctly. There is no one particular place that leaks, however I would say that the majority of the leaks are into my eyes. The DME, says that I need to "find the right adjustment" and it will work. If I have it so it doesn't leak into my eyes, then it leaks on my cheeks. I have been reading that the mask is basically suppose to "float" on your face; that the pressure will seal it to your skin. Well I have done everything I know to do yet I still have air leaking around the mask. The only way I can get it to seal is to tighten the straps so tight that my head feels like it is gonna explode, then lay my arm across my mask to push against it or pile pillows so there is pressure againist the mask. Unfortunately, when I fall asleep, it doesn't last. So I am awaken numerous times within the night to adjust it. I don't know which is worse, not sleeping because I have a leaky mask or taking it off so I can sleep, albeit not a good sleep.

Can anyone tell me what the differences are between the ComfortGel FFM and the Quartto FFM or any other FFM? I have used the Liberty and I couldn't use it.

Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks so much.
Shannon

[cflame1]

Have you tried Mack's (silicone ear plugs)... some folks use them to get masks to seal.

[stevesgrl98]

Have you tried Mack's (silicone ear plugs)... some folks use them to get masks to seal.

No, I haven't. Can you explain how the silicone ear plugs work to seal the mask? Thanks

[cflame1]

try this post... you may have to decide where to put it... but the general description's in here

viewtopic.php?f=1&t=55434&p=518921&hili ... gs#p518921

[stevesgrl98]

Ok thanks. Will try that next.
Shannon

[LSAT]

Padacheek's anti leak strap for FF masks
http://www.padacheek.com/PAC_AntiLeak_Strap.html

[DoriC]

I hope you can get to try some other FF masks. The CG was anything but "comfortable" when my husband tried it but of course everyone's different. He also couldn't get the Quattro to stop leaking and didn't like the airflow, but does well with the Ultra Mirage FF although the Quattro was supposed to be an upgrade. The mask quest is the most frustrating part of this therapy . Good luck, keep us posted.

[bobbiesue2]

TRY A QUIETUS CPAP CLOTH MASK LINER. IT WILL WORK WONDERS FOR YOU AS IT DID FOR Me
BSue