full face CPAP with a beard

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full face CPAP with a beard

Post by danmac » Sun Apr 03, 2011 12:35 pm

I need to switch to a full face mask because I end up breathing through my mouth. And I have a beard. Any suggestions?

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Re: full face CPAP with a beard

Post by chunkyfrog » Sun Apr 03, 2011 12:58 pm

Hubby uses a Fisher-Paykel Flexifit 431 with his fuzzy face. Our hosts (cpap.com) sells it in a fit pack with all 3 sizes.
Some local dealers might only give you one size--for way more money.

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Re: full face CPAP with a beard

Post by jeja » Sun Apr 03, 2011 12:59 pm

Had to cut mine off. too many leaks
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Re: full face CPAP with a beard

Post by Randy32 » Sun Apr 03, 2011 2:32 pm

i have a beard and i use a mirage quattro with no problems

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Re: full face CPAP with a beard

Post by DreamDiver » Sun Apr 03, 2011 4:37 pm

I have quattro, ultra mirage, zzz and hybrid. They all work fine with a beard. These also happen to be current best sellers on CPAP.com.

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Re: full face CPAP with a beard

Post by .mike » Sun Apr 03, 2011 7:21 pm

Some people use a chin strap to keep their mouth shut.

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Re: full face CPAP with a beard

Post by sadmemories20 » Mon Apr 04, 2011 3:24 am

Had to cut mine off. too many leaks


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