Suggestions on a Mask..

[Matty102]

I am currently wearing the F&P Simplus. I want to be able to move. Right now I am having to stay in one place or it leaks. I was looking at the F&P free foam or form 432. Anyone have this one and is it good? I have to have a full face, because I am mouth breather. I also feel like I'm rebreathing the same air.

Thank you for any help!

[Julie]

Everyone's face is very different and you must try on different masks yourself, while lying down because your face changes a lot then. No one else can do that for you.

[chunkyfrog]

The 432 is a good mask. You usually should not be concerned about air quality inside the mask
as long as the exhaust vents are not blocked, for example, by bedding.

[ChicagoGranny]

it leaks

There may be some practices with your current mask that could be improved -

To reduce unintentional mask leak -

- Make sure the mask is fitted properly. (See mask manufacturer's video.)

- Make sure the headgear is adjusted properly (See mask manufacturer's video.)

- If you use a low ramp pressure or a low minimum pressure, you should fit and adjust your mask at the higher pressures it is operating at for most of the night. You would temporarily change the machine pressure settings while you do the fitting and adjusting. It's best to do this well before bedtime before you are tired and ready for sleep. Don't forget to change your settings back to the ones you prefer.

- Make sure to use good hose management - the hose should not pull on the mask. Notice how your hose is positioned between machine and mask. It should be positioned to minimize any pull on the mask. Hose management is an individual practice. How it is done depends on the mask, the position of the machine, your sleeping position and other factors specific to the individual.

- If you still have problems, learn from the forum what mask liners are available.

- If your mask still has excessive leak, try other masks. Many people report trying several masks before they find one that works well for them.

Note: Links to just some of the mask manufacturers' instructional videos can be found on the forum host's website - https://www.cpap.com/cpap-masks.php

- CG

[lordvader]

F&P Zest Q is my all time favorite. Hope they never stop making it.

[Sleepy Pete]

I had a Simplus for a while and had the same problem. Next was a Mirage Quattro. Didn't leak so much but caused neck pain.

Now I have a Quattro Air. It's a lot better. Much more comfortable and very few problems with leaks.