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femchemeng
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Post by femchemeng » Tue May 13, 2008 2:53 pm

Greetings
Thanks in advance for any advice.
I am a new cpap user with a pressure of 14 and epr of 1. Overall, very happy and sleeping marvelously. I am currently using HC 407 nasal mask after trying HC 406 and Swift II nasal pillows. The HC 406 was a bit too small and the HC 407 is a bit big but doable. My sleep dr suggested I try a full face mask as I tend to mouth breathe. I have relatively small features. Any suggestions on HC 431, HC432, Resmed Quattro or Resmed Liberty would be appreciated. I tend to run hot so that is a concern.
Thank you!


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Post by 6PtStar » Tue May 13, 2008 3:01 pm

Many find that the Resmed Ultra Mirage Full Face Mask works better than the Quattro.

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Post by gecko1977a » Tue May 13, 2008 3:02 pm

I would not bother with the 431, the 432 is the same as the 431 but has the grey foam cushion like the 407 has, the 431 does not have that cushion.

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Post by xyz » Tue May 13, 2008 3:09 pm

I have used previous versions of the UM for years and the Quattro for several months. The Quattro has far fewer leaks for me. It is my favorite.
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Post by jum001 » Tue May 13, 2008 3:14 pm

Of the resmed masks, the UMFF is my favorite. I couldn't get the Quattro to stop leaking. That said, the comfortfull II is the best I have tried. Next on my list is the Mojo since it can be slightly adjusted to the individual face.

One thing to caution you about, they will say to measure with your mouth closed. That method says I need a small. Problem is, I sleep with my mouth open and therefore need a medium. Just FYI

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Post by RipVW » Tue May 13, 2008 4:01 pm

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Hello & Welcome, femchemeng! Glad you found this forum--SO much useful info and SO many helpful people here!

I use the UMFF mask and the Quattro, but the Ultra Mirage is my favorite. Good luck!
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Post by tony22 » Tue May 13, 2008 5:57 pm

6PtStar wrote:Many find that the Resmed Ultra Mirage Full Face Mask works better than the Quattro.

Jerry
Jerry, how so?

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