Need help on making decision on new mask.

[IBJammin]

I have been on cpap since April of 2007. I am having problems with the 2 mask I have right now. It is time that insurance will allow me to get another one and would like to find one that works for me this time. The mask I used at my sleep study was a Respironics Optilife in which I did pretty good with. When I went to the DME to pick up my equipment they did not have the Optilife and so I decided to go with a Comfortlite 2 in which I had read some pretty good things about it. I started off really well with it at first but it got to the point I was getting these bad sores in my nostrils. I switched over to the simple cushion nasal interface that came with it but could not keep it from leaking. I went to my sleep doctor recently and after explaining my situation, she gave me an Ultra Mirage full face mask since I am a bad mouth breather. I am still working with it trying to get it to stop leaking air. I have tried the suggestions on this forum about how to get it to seal but it still leaks. I think it may be due to my long slender face causing it not to make good contact. I don’t know if maybe the Quatro would fit me better or not but I am about to my wits end now. I know from reading some of the post on here that with some people it may take a while and a lot of mask to find the right one. I figured with some of your expert help, it might help me to narrow it down quicker than on my own. I would like to find a full face mask since I am a bad mouth breather due to a deviated septum I think plus the fact I also hate using chin straps. Even though it kind of scares me, I have thought about taping my mouth shut and maybe going with a nasal mask such as the Activa or the Ultra Mirage II. Maybe one of you has been in the same situation as me. What do you experts suggest ? Right now I am not benefiting from my cpap therapy but also do not want to give up just yet. Please help me.

[6PtStar]

If your profile is correct your Plus machine even though it has a card is not going to give you data on your leak values only compliance data and you really need to see how much you are leaking. I tried taping and could not handle it. The use of Poligrip strips to stick your lips together did work for me to prevent the mouth leaks. All I can recomend is the Nasal AireII. It worked for me when nothing else would seal.

[allergyridden]

I have a long slender face too, I have a Quattro. I do get it to stop leaking, it seems what works one night, needs changing the next. I am satisfied with it though.
When I'm not sick I use a nasal aire II, by far the best in my opinion. It is not a full face though.