nasal vs full face

[fiska]

Is it easier to relax with a full face mask versus a nasal mask. It seems to me the breathing is more relaxed with the full face mask

[lusoman]

Is it easier to relax with a full face mask versus a nasal mask. It seems to me the breathing is more relaxed with the full face mask

That varies from person to person.

I switched to a full-face (Mirage Quattro) from a Comfort Gel nasal, because I was tongue thrusting to prevent mouth breathing while asleep, not for comfort reasons. I never had any problems with the Quatttro. However, I accidentally broke one of the clips, and had to go back to the Comfort Gel for a night or two until I could get a replacement clip. I was surprised at how uncomfortable the nasal felt, versus that full-face. I definitely find the full-face feels less "intrusive".

[Wulfman]

I've used a full face mask since I started so I don't have anything to compare to, but for me, my full face mask is my "comfort zone" when I'm ready to go to sleep.

Den

[RipVW]

Comfort is certainly a personal preference. I tried quite a few nasal interfaces, and none was as comfortable to me as my UMFF mask.

[elader]

I echo the sentiments here. I said to heck with mouth leaks, taping, and especially having so many problems with my stuffy nose. I love the ff mask.

If I could thought, I would love to use nasal pillows.

[builta]

I too have only used FFMs. My pressure can get pretty high (20cm H2O) and with the right mask don't have any issues (not even the "Reindeer nose").

[rasm]

i'm new to cpap's, but know i could never use the nasal masks bec. of my allergies. if you breath well through your nose, i'd try the nasal mask first. i like the full face, but it leaks (and wakes me up) when i move my chin too much.

[junie]

I have both FFM, and a nasal mask I do better with the nasal mask, when I wake up I'm refreshed
so I just bought Swift LT, I haven't received it yet.

[greenvelvetdragon]

I was just not able to use a FFM for some reason, and I am not claustrophobic, and i deep sea dive so its not like i'm not used to having stuff all over my face, i just freaked out with that type of mask covering my face it was kinda weird. I also have gotten the same reaction in hospital when they put an O2 mask on me. I have been quite lucky in that my mouth breathing just stopped once i went onto cpap. its seems as though the force of the air coming out my mouth is enough to que me to keep my mouth shut, which I think my husband secretly enjoys.............

cheers
GVD

[Quinda]

I've used both and do a lot better with the FFM ... I've found the Mirage Quattro to be the best of the lot that I've tried so far, and wouldn't go a night without it ...

[Sleepy Boy]

I started with the Comfort Gel, then went to the Swift Lgt. nasal pillows. I mouth breath, so I tried the 2" blue painters tape (I felt like a hostage) then the Polident strips, chin strap, etc. Then a couple guys on here told me to get rid of the junk fixes and get a FFM. Which I did. And I love it. That tape and stuff works for a lot of people--but not me...Thanks, Larry...