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by CatFriend
Wed May 08, 2024 6:13 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: leaks! mask liners?
Replies: 8
Views: 2410

Re: leaks! mask liners?

Thanks, Gidgemo, for the tips. Will try loosening the top straps a whole lot.
by CatFriend
Wed May 08, 2024 6:12 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: leaks! mask liners?
Replies: 8
Views: 2410

Re: leaks! mask liners?

Thank you Chicago Granny for your comments. Really appreciate the input. Am doing them. You asked what masks I've tried: Air Fit F30, multiple sizes. Air Touch F20, multiple sizes. Air Fit F20. Evora Full, multiple sizes. Vitera. Guess that's only 5 different masks. When I posted the first time I wa...
by CatFriend
Mon May 06, 2024 1:39 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: leaks! mask liners?
Replies: 8
Views: 2410

Re: leaks! mask liners?

Thank you, Vandownbytheriver for your comment that the Vitera mask responds to cleaning. I clean it daily with liquid hand soap, the whole mask excluding headgear. But yesterday I read the back label and found out it is moisturizing soap! I must be applying some oil to it when I wash it with that so...
by CatFriend
Sat May 04, 2024 1:38 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: leaks! mask liners?
Replies: 8
Views: 2410

leaks! mask liners?

Been on CPAP for 9 months for severe sleep apnea, using Vitera full face mask. Really struggle with leaks. I know Vitera should be worn rather loosely, but I have to use high pressures and that causes a LOT of leaks as the pressure rises. Tightening a little or a lot sometimes helps, sometimes makes...