Airsense 10 and F40 mask - blow out

[Buckeroo54]

Transitioning to a F40 mask with a Airsense 10. Experiencing blow-out leak after nominal start. Haven’t looked at my Oscar data yet. No amount of strap tensioning helps. I start out with a nice “just right” and mask starts leaking and then I tighten to remedy leak, only to have mask leak again, rinse and repeat. I end up with no adjustment left and the mask mashing my face and leaking. My pressures are 9.5 - 17.5, EPR - 2, no ramp.
I have been using a resmed N20 pillow with chin strap and previously a Phillips pillow/chin strap w/dreamstation. Pretty good results for me (>5 ahi) although spouse feedback is “you are puffing through your mouth”
Unfortunately or fortunately for my spouse she’s always had >1 ahi and normally and very quiet, which is her super power I guess (airsense11 with full face). I’ve tried just about every resmed/phillips full face masks, always no joy.
Thanks!

[ChicagoGranny]

I’ve tried just about every resmed/phillips full face masks

Have you watched some YouTube videos on how to size and adjust the models you try?

[jimbud]

Transitioning to a F40 mask with a Airsense 10. Experiencing blow-out leak after nominal start. Haven’t looked at my Oscar data yet. No amount of strap tensioning helps. I start out with a nice “just right” and mask starts leaking and then I tighten to remedy leak, only to have mask leak again, rinse and repeat. I end up with no adjustment left and the mask mashing my face and leaking.

I (after the same frustration as you) found that one has to get ones nose down into the nose cradle to the point that when it inflates it comes up over the end of the nose. If one just puts ones nose in the cradle and straps up, it will as you say "blow out" and leak. I think that getting it to inflate up and over the end of the nose anchors the mask and does not let it move as freely. I have a full beard and it will leak through the beard, but no large leaks. I use one for my almost daily naps. My problem with it and all the Resmed silicone cradle masks is the way the breathing holes are arranged. They tear my septum up if I try to wear them over night. That little arrangement between and below the holes.
I have found one exception. The AirTouch F30i Clear Full Face CPAP Mask
https://www.cpap.com/products/resmed-ai ... gKg6vD_BwE. It has a silicone/fabric cushion.
It is the most comfortable full face mask I have ever used(by far). Pricey, but worth every penny. For me,YMMV.

JPB

[ChicagoGranny]

The AirTouch F30i Clear Full Face CPAP Mask
https://www.cpap.com/products/resmed-ai ... gKg6vD_BwE. It has a silicone/fabric cushion.
It is the most comfortable full face mask I have ever used(by far).

Oh, wow! I've been using the F30i for years. I missed that they introduced a fabric-coated version. I might have to try it.

How about the cleaning? My silicone mask gets wiped down with a small alcohol wipe each morning - very simple and quick. I wouldn't want to wash the fabric-coated mask more than once per week.

Thank you, Jimbud!

[jimbud]

The AirTouch F30i Clear Full Face CPAP Mask
https://www.cpap.com/products/resmed-ai ... gKg6vD_BwE. It has a silicone/fabric cushion.
It is the most comfortable full face mask I have ever used(by far).

Oh, wow! I've been using the F30i for years. I missed that they introduced a fabric-coated version. I might have to try it.

How about the cleaning? My silicone mask gets wiped down with a small alcohol wipe each morning - very simple and quick. I wouldn't want to wash the fabric-coated mask more than once per week.

Thank you, Jimbud!

Yeah, I spotted this mask on one of cpap.com emails. I checked it out and told myself "I gotta try this one out". I took to it like a duck to water. It still has two minor pressure points at the corners of my mouth, but no way a deal breaker. I haven't cleaned it yet (sort of afraid to) I have just been using an alcohol wipe on my face where the mask sets. So far no large leaks (14 nights). I bought three extra cushions. I am convinced this is a keeper mask for me.

JPB

[mets123]

I have the Airtouch f30i mask for two weeks now. I clean it daily with soap and water and then towel dry lightly. It dries quite fast. I love the cushion.

[jimbud]

I have the Airtouch f30i mask for two weeks now. I clean it daily with soap and water and then towel dry lightly. It dries quite fast. I love the cushion.

Good to know, thanks.

JPB

[ChicagoGranny]

I have the Airtouch f30i mask for two weeks now. I clean it daily with soap and water and then towel dry lightly. It dries quite fast. I love the cushion.

1. I've been using the AirFit f30i for years. I wipe it down every morning with a small alcohol swab. In your opinion, do you think the fabric portion of the AirTouch F30i would hold up to wiping with an alcohol swab?

2. What do you love about the AirTouch compared to the AirFit?