How long will mask last? 6 months or ?

homeman · Post by **homeman** » Mon Jan 23, 2006 11:29 pm

Dear All,

I just already use mask for 5 months and DME told me that we should change mask every 6 months. Does this true? Or how long your guy usually use for each mask?

Homeman

capt · Post by **capt** » Mon Jan 23, 2006 11:41 pm

I have a Mirage mask that lasted for three years, before I replaced any parts. The frame and seal are now six years old. I did have to replace the headgear quick release clips, seal retainer ring and headgear.

Darth Vader Look · Post by **Darth Vader Look** » Tue Jan 24, 2006 4:45 am

Mask replacement is really dependant on how oily your facial skin is and the ph of that oil or so I am told. Masks will last a little longer if you wash your face before putting one on and it will also reduce air leakage. From all that I have read most people are getting masks replaced as early as 3 months of use up to 6 months. Verify with your insurance what they are willing to pay for in regards to replacement period. Based on my first statement I would say that a full face mask would be replaced more often than a nasal pillow mask but that is just my opinion.

SLEEPYCD · Post by **SLEEPYCD** » Tue Jan 24, 2006 7:56 am

My insurance will replace my Activa every six months without cost. I found that my mask was losing effectiveness long before that. Check with your insurance and get them replaced as often as you can!!!
CD

sir_cumference · Post by **sir_cumference** » Tue Jan 24, 2006 8:08 am

In the UK my health authority replace masks every year and encourage us to keep the old one as a spare as it will still have some life left in it.

I would suggest that you have a spare mask anyway, and then keep using the mask you have until you think it isn't able to do the job anymore and then replace it.

sir_cumference