Beards & full face masks . . .

[hobbs]

what mask has worked well for you?

[BigMoose]

I used a Quattro for a while but I couldn't get the leakage down where I desired it. I have since gone to a chinstrap and the Comfort Gel Nasal mask. I have found my recorded data, and my physical condition much improved with the latter. BTW, I sport a full beard and mustache. The Quattro likely will be much better if your beard is close cropped. My leakage was thru the bunched up hair under the seal.

[otiose]

I'm new to CPAP.

I skipped the full face mask/beard worry and went straight to an optilife nasal mask.

I'm happy with it so far but it's only been a week.

[Sideswiper]

FlexiFit HC431 Full Face Mask with Headgear
https://www.cpap.com/productpage.php?PNum=1410&PAID=211

I have a goatee and most of it fits inside the mask. This full face mask goes a little farther under the chin than most masks which I think is good for beards.

I don't have my data reading set up yet, the only thing I'm concerned about is if I'm leaking under the chin during the night. Other than that, it's very comfortable!

[filbert]

I have a full beard - sometimes I go months between trimming it - and the Mirage Ultra has worked well for me.

I'd recommend finding a DME where you can lie down in a sleep position wiht each mask and try it while you wiggle around. At my sleep study the tech tried several masks on me and took a lot of time checking the fit. After my SA diagnosis when it was time to get a CPAP and mask I just chose the mask that the tech had decided on.

[Bookbear]

Full thick beard and 'stache here. I could not get the UMFF to seal adequately, and any other FF mask I have tried has had serious leakage problems. I tried the Breeze nasal pillow on my third night and have used it ever since.