Major Leaks with F20 Full Face Mask

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pitman
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Major Leaks with F20 Full Face Mask

Post by pitman » Fri Feb 01, 2019 2:21 pm

I am a mouth breather and recently switched from a Resmed P10 to a AirTouch™ F20 Full Face CPAP Mask with Headgear. I have used this F20 for about two weeks. I have figured out I need to sleep in a recliner due to my excess weight. I have a decent results for the last week or so, but last night was horrible due to major leaks for a couple of two hour periods. I vaguely remember the F20 had shifted in my sleep and my mouth was completely exposed.

Does anyone have any good advice to help me, please???

AirTouch™ F20 Full Face CPAP Mask with Headgear
AirSense™ 10 AutoSet CPAP Machine with HumidAir™ Heated Humidifier
ResMed AirSense™ 10 AutoSet™ CPAP Machine
Mirage Quattro™ Full Face CPAP Mask with Headgear

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Okie bipap
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Re: Major Leaks with F20 Full Face Mask

Post by Okie bipap » Fri Feb 01, 2019 2:39 pm

Many of us sleep using a firm, foam cervical collar. This will help keep your head up and mouth closed. My wife and I both use the F20 mask and a cervical collar at night. We both have the same problem you have with the mask if we don't use the cervical collar.
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pitman
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Re: Major Leaks with F20 Full Face Mask

Post by pitman » Fri Feb 01, 2019 3:05 pm

I appreciate your help! I just placed an order for one!
ResMed AirSense™ 10 AutoSet™ CPAP Machine
Mirage Quattro™ Full Face CPAP Mask with Headgear

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Re: Major Leaks with F20 Full Face Mask

Post by tryingtosleep54 » Thu Mar 14, 2019 8:36 am

Okie Bapp, which cervical collar do you use?
Thanks

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Re: Major Leaks with F20 Full Face Mask

Post by RRR » Thu Mar 14, 2019 8:43 am

The Padacheek anti-leak strap for the F 20 works very well in my experience. www.padacheek.com

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LSAT
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Re: Major Leaks with F20 Full Face Mask

Post by LSAT » Thu Mar 14, 2019 9:34 am

Works like a cervical collar...may be more comfortable...https://www.redbuginc.com/product/dr-da ... ck-pillow/