My Experience Trying the Air Fit P10

[Sleeping Ugly]

I'm just starting out CPAP for the first time. Last week I wore the medium with the pink straps and I had a lot of air leaks. I got a hold of a large and will wear the pink straps. I don't think my nostrils are that huge that I need the large but I guess I will see. It is probably also more of a problem with the tightness of the straps not being right. I am a stomach/side sleeper as well so I sure that is messing up stuff. I didn't realize this was going to be so hard.

I didn't think my nose was that large either, but I noticed a big difference in my *comfort* going from Medium to Large pillows. Finding the right mask is often the most frustrating part about learning to live with CPAP, but you're doing great. Keep going!

That's odd--I would think that the part of the cushion that surrounds the outside of your nostril would provide a good seal, no matter what size the air holes are that go into your nostrils. I would have thought the problem would be more likely to be feeling like you couldn't get enough air. Huh. This is interesting. I learn so much on this forum!

Thank you both for posting!

[Musicachic]

I'm just starting out CPAP for the first time. Last week I wore the medium with the pink straps and I had a lot of air leaks. I got a hold of a large and will wear the pink straps. I don't think my nostrils are that huge that I need the large but I guess I will see. It is probably also more of a problem with the tightness of the straps not being right. I am a stomach/side sleeper as well so I sure that is messing up stuff. I didn't realize this was going to be so hard.

I didn't think my nose was that large either, but I noticed a big difference in my *comfort* going from Medium to Large pillows. Finding the right mask is often the most frustrating part about learning to live with CPAP, but you're doing great. Keep going!

You are so right. Yeah. It felt a lot better last night. And everything stayed in place better even though I changed to sleep in various positions. I had half the amount of leak I had the nights previously. I guess my nose is huge. Hahaha.

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[RicaLynn]

I'm just starting out CPAP for the first time. Last week I wore the medium with the pink straps and I had a lot of air leaks. I got a hold of a large and will wear the pink straps. I don't think my nostrils are that huge that I need the large but I guess I will see. It is probably also more of a problem with the tightness of the straps not being right. I am a stomach/side sleeper as well so I sure that is messing up stuff. I didn't realize this was going to be so hard.

I didn't think my nose was that large either, but I noticed a big difference in my *comfort* going from Medium to Large pillows. Finding the right mask is often the most frustrating part about learning to live with CPAP, but you're doing great. Keep going!

That's odd--I would think that the part of the cushion that surrounds the outside of your nostril would provide a good seal, no matter what size the air holes are that go into your nostrils. I would have thought the problem would be more likely to be feeling like you couldn't get enough air. Huh. This is interesting. I learn so much on this forum!

Thank you both for posting!

The M sealed just fine and was the one my RT fitted me with, but yes it simply felt like I didn't get enough air. Really didn't understand the sensation until I sized up to the L partially because my nose was so sore, but when I tried to switch back down to the M once my nose healed, I realized how much easier it was to breathe with the L. And since it's not about how "piggy" my nose looks but about how well I sleep, I stick with the large!

[Sleeping Ugly]

I'm just starting out CPAP for the first time. Last week I wore the medium with the pink straps and I had a lot of air leaks. I got a hold of a large and will wear the pink straps. I don't think my nostrils are that huge that I need the large but I guess I will see. It is probably also more of a problem with the tightness of the straps not being right. I am a stomach/side sleeper as well so I sure that is messing up stuff. I didn't realize this was going to be so hard.

I didn't think my nose was that large either, but I noticed a big difference in my *comfort* going from Medium to Large pillows. Finding the right mask is often the most frustrating part about learning to live with CPAP, but you're doing great. Keep going!

That's odd--I would think that the part of the cushion that surrounds the outside of your nostril would provide a good seal, no matter what size the air holes are that go into your nostrils. I would have thought the problem would be more likely to be feeling like you couldn't get enough air. Huh. This is interesting. I learn so much on this forum!

Thank you both for posting!

The M sealed just fine and was the one my RT fitted me with, but yes it simply felt like I didn't get enough air. Really didn't understand the sensation until I sized up to the L partially because my nose was so sore, but when I tried to switch back down to the M once my nose healed, I realized how much easier it was to breathe with the L. And since it's not about how "piggy" my nose looks but about how well I sleep, I stick with the large!

I totally understand that! It's a horrible sensation to feel like you are not getting enough air! I am so glad you found the right size to get the best therapy!