Any CPAP users with beards? (Only men need reply<vbg>)

[RogerSC]

Wow... anyone notice that the title of this thread changes in the middle of this thread?

Sheriff

Yes, my guess is that it got changed to get to the right readers.

[dvejr]

Wow... anyone notice that the title of this thread changes in the middle of this thread?
Sheriff

Wow, you noticed that, huh? Very first reply, days ago, sensibly suggested the change.

[GettingBetter]

Profile Lite Gel Nasal CPAP Mask with Headgear $57.95

Boil & Fit Gel Cushion. The custom fit gel cushion increases comfort and reduces leaks and adapts for facial hair. Here's how it works: Just boil the mask for four minutes. Cool it for ten seconds in cold water, and then press it against your face. It will mold to every facial contour. If your facial features ever change due weight loss or gain, you can easily repeat the process and refit the mask.

[Sir NoddinOff]

The editing of a thread subject line is tricky, and obviously only the creator can do it. You see this problem happen a lot in 'for sale' threads where people add SOLD into the local subject line somewhere at the bottom of their listing/thread... unfortunately that 'SOLD" amendment isn't what shows up on the main page we all see. That type of local edit only changes that sub-subject line. To change the 'main title' subject line you need to edit your first post entry... that edit will show up in the main listings which is what everybody sees as they scroll down the main page. Hope that makes sense.

[jdr999]

Honestly, I haven't found one full face mask that fit and I've tried at least a dozen.. I finally gave up and shaved. Still no dice though -- just as bad! It's not the facial hair for me -- just the shape of my face. For some reason masks don't agree with me. They vibrate like mad from either the top or bottom depending upon the mask.

For what it's worth, what works best for me is a Resmed P10 and 2" tan micropore tape. With this combination my leak rate is almost nil and I can sleep on my back without my jaw dropping and suffocating. A little unconventional but it works.

[palerider]

They vibrate like mad from either the top or bottom depending upon the mask.

mask liners? (if you have not use the P10 for some reason (stuffed up nose, etc)

[jdr999]

They vibrate like mad from either the top or bottom depending upon the mask.

mask liners? (if you have not use the P10 for some reason (stuffed up nose, etc)

Thanks, but oddly enough, they didn't do it for me. I've used Pad-a-cheek liners on both my nasal and full face masks. While they are great and help many people it just wasn't my problem.

Maybe my face is just too round?? Hell, I don't know. But nothing seems to be the same shape as my face. Especially when I relax and my draw drops. It's all over then.....

I've watched the videos, read taming the quattro, tried medium and larges of all the most popular masks... Liners, no liners, looser, tighter, etc.. Still have a drawer full of them. Maybe someday if I lose weight they'l fit?

[nosleepmedic]

I recently shaved my beard into a mustache and goatee but I didn't seem to have any issues wearing my FFM. I use the Mirage Quattro and F&P Simplus.

[Sir NoddinOff]

They vibrate like mad from either the top or bottom depending upon the mask.

mask liners? (if you have not use the P10 for some reason (stuffed up nose, etc)

Thanks, but oddly enough, they didn't do it for me. I've used Pad-a-cheek liners on both my nasal and full face masks. While they are great and help many people it just wasn't my problem.

Maybe my face is just too round?? Hell, I don't know. But nothing seems to be the same shape as my face. Especially when I relax and my draw drops. It's all over then.....

I've watched the videos, read taming the quattro, tried medium and larges of all the most popular masks... Liners, no liners, looser, tighter, etc.. Still have a drawer full of them. Maybe someday if I lose weight they'l fit?

I had that problem of my jaw dropping or pulling back and a chinstrap helped that. I like the Ruby chinstrap from CareFusion. Looking at your avatar I'd suggest the XL-ADJUSTABLE WITH VELCRO (not kidding... they run small).

http://www.amazon.com/CareFusion-Ruby-S ... chin+strap

CPAP.com, our sponsor, sadly only sells the copy of the Ruby and I like the original better. Also, shaving my goatee solved a lot of my leakage issues. Just put your mask and machine listings in the signature line; that's a lot easier.