I used the full mask last night for the first time in a week or so. My AHI level was cut in half of what it was the night before. I feel better today and more rested. I seem to do better with the full mask versus my mouth being covered and using the nasal pillows...... I just need to get my mask adj...

Someone recommended I try the CPAP Library exchange program to try various masks to see which one works best for me since masks are limited from my DME in my area.

What are the goods and bads of this exchange?

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Another cheaper alternative is to cut a "template" out of an old cotton T-shirt in the shape of your mask face cushion, and use that kind of like a "gasket" between the mask and your face. These are a couple of methods that I've heard will improve seal and increase comfort. Tried that. Cotton strip...

Pressure is 10. Remzzz liners. Never tried the Padacheek. I like the full mask due to the pressure issue. Pressure is more "even" feeling with full that hybrid. I feel and sleep better with the full mask. But due to nose depth, pressure is really heavy on the nose. I wear a large mask. The large Res...

I am a new cpap machine user. Just picked up my machine about 30 days ago. I was diagnosed as moderate when I did my initial study and was put on the cpap machine. It was like heaven for the first week or so then I started to have some small mask issues. I tried the masks at the DME and ended up wit...