fixing mask leaks

[cpap56]

I am relatively new to CPAP and have not been able to find a mask that works for me. I am now using a hybrid mask that I like but when I turn over in my sleep the mask leaks. I can't tell if I have the mask too tight or not tight enough. Any suggestions?

[Pugsy]

Check out Roosters hints for using the Hybrid type of mask.
wiki/index.php/Hybrid_Mask_Modifications

Where is it leaking from? Nasal pillows or the cushion over the mouth?

[Wulfman...]

Maybe a different bed pillow.......if you're using a standard fiberfill pillow.
There are some that work better with this therapy and there are some that are designed to work with this therapy.


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[I've Been Tired]

A leak strap really helped me bring down my leak numbers.

[englandsf]

cpap56 - what drove you to a hybrid mask? I tried one as an alternative to an FFM and it did not go well.Then moved to pillows - much easier to control leaks...

[netraveler68]

I use nasal pillows too (F&P Opus 360) and have found that they do reduce leaks compared to a nasal mask that I started with (F&P Eson). I have a contour cpap pillow that reduces it even further. Will be trying a different brand of pillows mask next time around to see if it works even better. Depending on how you sleep makes a difference and me being a side sleeper nasal pillow seems the work best when trying to control leaks.

[englandsf]

I strongly recommend you try the P10s if you can.