Foam as a mask liner

[cayenne]

Hi, just got the AirTouch mask and it's worked fabulously the last 2 nights (leaks, comfort). But at $60 a pop and short lifespan the cushion replacements look like they will eat a significant hole in my wallet.

I'm wondering if anyone here has tried making a mask liner out of 1/2 " foam sprayed with water repellant or some other sealant to achieve more or less the same effect in a reasonable cost.

[Julie]

Won't it get hot and slippery?

There are masks that come with foam around the edges but they may be pretreated or something...or else you get hot and slippery.

[khauser]

There is open cell foam and closed cell foam. Closed cell foam shouldn't allow air through, but open cell would, and that would defeat the purpose.

But I think you will find it difficult to achieve success and beat the cost. I don't use that mask (or any mask with a cushion ... i use Nasal Pillows and maybe the new Bleep mask) so I don't have suggestions but I bet other people here do have some ideas on increasing your mask cushion's lifetime...

[chunkyfrog]

I believe somebody uses a pad a cheek liner under their airtouch mask to preserve the foam.
Somebody mentioned cleaning the foam--but I can't remember what they used.

[larryn]

I use remzees with a standard f20,dry,comfortable and cushion/pillow lasts for months .Remzzzs are about a dollar apiece and last a week ,can be washed if desired.I have very tender skin and have no irritation.

[squid13]

I've been using the AirTouch for about 2 months and I wipe the foam down gently with a baby wipe each morning.

[Okie bipap]

We have another member of the forum that uses a Padacheek liner and his cushions last several months before he has to change them.

[cayenne]

Looks like a liner is the most practicable way to go then - thanks!!

[sosotired]

FYI ... The medium F20 Airtouch cushion goes for $20 on Amazon. I've bought a couple and had no issues.