New mask need assist

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dnrperez
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New mask need assist

Post by dnrperez » Sat Nov 19, 2011 9:17 pm

Ok on week 3 of the new CPAP - following 2 weeks of hell with the inital mask that I got from the DME I had to exchange it for a new one.

My Problem is with my new one I am getting alot of leaks, and have tried to adjust it. I love the mask otherwise it is ALOT more comfortable than the 1st one I had and sleeping great.

My initial mask was ComfortGel Full Face CPAP Mask. Now I am using a FullLife Full Face CPAP Mask.

TIA

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Re: New mask need assist

Post by chunkyfrog » Sat Nov 19, 2011 9:38 pm

You mention the two masks that I've been using for the past few months.
I found the Full Life seals better with a fabric mask liner, like Pad a Cheeks or a scrap of old t-shirting and elastic.
My newest mask is a Fisher/Paykel Flexi-fit 432 (where was this mask when I tried the first dozen?)
Most people don't take so many tries to find their best fit--but always keep your options open.
There is a wonderful mask out there for every apneac; but few of us find it right away.

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