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Hello,

I've been using a cpap for three years and consider the CL2 mask a big reason for my easy adjustment to cpap use. Unfortunately, I've notice a really disturbing leak rate for some months now. I tried changing my nasal pillow from a small to a medium and found that it didn't help my leak rate. When I first started using the CL2, my leak rate was just over 25%. Now it's usually closer to 40%. My apnea and hypopnea rates are also higher, although still not too bad. I really love this mask and hate to have to change to one with straps over my face. I can't wear a full face mask at all. Does anyone have any ideas on how to "tweak" my CL2 to eliminate the leak problem? It;s just so weird that I tooled along for a few years with great success with the CL2 and now the mask just doesn't seem to get the right seal anymore. I will greatly appreciate any and all suggestions. Thank you in advance.

Can you at least try taping for a couple of nights to see if that's where the leak is (your open mouth)? Because if it is, most of what's going in via Cpap is being lost to the breeze and thinking you won't like any full face masks (there are different kinds now) is just cheating yourself.