2nd. Night-Not so good...

[Sleepy Boy]

I could not--get my mask to quit leaking last night. I finally took it off. I had it too tight then too loose-I was getting the "face farts" and frustration. Any tips on adjusting it? Or does this just happen some nights? Thanks...

[Pad A Cheek]

Well ya know it is all in the adjusting. The mask leaks at first used to drive me up a wall. Some nights when I first started therapy I used to tell my husband that "I fought the mask and the mask won last night". But you know, I had less and less of those nights as I got more experienced with the interfaces. Now I seldom have a problem with leaks unless my mask seal is not really clean.
I also think the little leaks are compensated for, but I do not like the sound, so I try to avoid them if possible. The right mask, the right fit and keep it clean, should help. Oh and as a mask ages I find that it will tend to leak more even if it is clean. The seals are not meant to last for years.

Good luck.

Karen

[Sleepy Boy]

Thanks Karen. I've only had it two days. The first night I did good with it. I think I will "practice up" with it during the day, instead of waiting for bed time...Blue Ridge Mtns? Really beautiful, been down the Parkway a few times...

[nobody]

Make sure your face is clean and not greasy, that's probably the best tip I'd have for that mask. But lately I've been having a lot of problems with mine leaking and nothing I do seems to help. I probably need a new cushion but decided to try a different mask altogether.

[KevinMWHM]

I tried somthing interesting the last couple nights with the same mask. I sleep on my right side so the mask is pushed to the left side of my face when I lay on my pillow. So what I did was adjust it so it leaked ever so slightly on the right side of my face. Then, as I snuggled in to get comfortable, it kind of corrected itself.

[ozij]

I've also discovered that a clean face and mask make a big difference. After trying all kinds of things (baby shampoo, babywipes) I've found Dr. Bronners liquid castille soap to give the best resluts. I used it daily on face and mask.

O.

[Jason S.]

I could not--get my mask to quit leaking last night. I finally took it off. I had it too tight then too loose-I was getting the "face farts" and frustration. Any tips on adjusting it? Or does this just happen some nights? Thanks...

I get minor leaks every night. I usually adjust the mask and go back to sleep. I wonder how many times I have leaks but just sleep through them. I'm sure it happens. I try not to worry about the leaks. That would just keep me from getting back to sleep.