Masks leaking airfit f20 and f30

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Daroxxer
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Masks leaking airfit f20 and f30

Post by Daroxxer » Sun Jul 26, 2020 1:32 pm

Hello I have both the airfit f20 and f30 mask and they ride up on my chin no matter how tight they are and once that happens they leak from the bottom. The f20 sometimes leaks from the sides.

I am going to try a new mask. What do you suggest? I am a mouth breather. Thanks!

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Okie bipap
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Re: Masks leaking airfit f20 and f30

Post by Okie bipap » Sun Jul 26, 2020 3:28 pm

I had a similar problem with a mask I used previously. I could have used a medium cushion, but I used a small because I could pull it down slightly on my nose and get it to seal. I then used two pieces of tape to hold it in place. I ran the tape from the mask cushion, down under my chin. I used this method for about a year until I started using a different mask. This will work if the mask is riding up. However, if the mask is staying in place and the leak is caused my your chin dropping, this may or may not help. If your chin is dropping, either try a chin strap or a firm-foam cervical collar. I tried four or five different chin straps but could not find one I could sleep with, so I use the cervical collar.

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brazospearl
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Re: Masks leaking airfit f20 and f30

Post by brazospearl » Sun Jul 26, 2020 5:59 pm

Finding the right mask is like finding the right pair of jeans. I used the InnoMed Hybrid Full Face mask for almost a decade. Switched to the ResMed Airfit F30i in March, and it's really working well. With the new machine I got last week and this mask, I've had 3 nights in a row with zero leaks. Good luck in your quest!