Mask Leaks

[maskuser]

I am a relatively new Bipap user (4 months) and continue to struggle with mask leaks. My machine is a ResMed AirCurve-10 ST and mask is a Fisher & Paykel Simplus full-face mask, size large. I've tried the surgical lubricant with not much success and also RemZZZ's pads with a little better luck, although only through using 2 pads at a time. Anyone care to share their experiences or alternative ideas? By the way, although I hate strapping up like Darth Vadar each night, must say that my sleep quality has become crazy good compared to before!

[LSAT]

Go to padacheek.com for mask liners made for your mask. They are much more substantial than the Remzzzs

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[maskuser]

I am a relatively new Bipap user (4 months) and continue to struggle with mask leaks. My machine is a ResMed AirCurve-10 ST and mask is a Fisher & Paykel Simplus full-face mask, size large. I've tried the surgical lubricant with not much success and also RemZZZ's pads with a little better luck, although only through using 2 pads at a time. Anyone care to share their experiences or alternative ideas? By the way, although I hate strapping up like Darth Vadar each night, must say that my sleep quality has become crazy good compared to before!

Thanks...that padacheek.com site has some great stuff!

[Jasba64]

Save your money and cut a sock to make the liner. That's what I do and I wear the same mask. Trust me, I am all over in the bed and my mask never leaks with the homemade liner.

[raisedfist]

What are your bi-level pressures? I have a S9 ST-A running in S/T mode and use the same mask with a medium cushion. I find that trimming my facial hair and cleaning my face before bed helps. I also quickly wash the mask every day or two to get the oils off - not worried about germs really but I find that it helps with the seal. I also carefully adjust the headgear starting from the top straps that go on top of your head and go down until I get a good fit. I like a snug fit but not too tight because that can cause leaks.

[Okie bipap]

If you want to try making your own liners, here is a link to the pattern I used when I was using the simplus mask.
http://montfordhouse.com/cpap/diy-cotton-mask-liner.pdf

I made my liners from an old, well-used tee shirt. I have also made some from paint rags I got from a hardware store. The rags look like cut up tee shirts.

[bwexler]

You haven't mentioned your pressures yet.
Have you looked at other masks?
I have more than a dozen, and switch between a few favorites from time to time.
There is no one mask that works for everyone, and some days yesterday's perfect mask is not so great any more. Things like a cold, weight gain or loss, change in facial hair or the phase of the moon can make all the difference in the world.

Bob wexler