Need help with mask leakage

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Shadow2
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Need help with mask leakage

Post by Shadow2 » Sat Feb 21, 2015 12:23 am

Hi, I have been on cpap for 2 1/2 years, doing well until I bought a new mask. I now have the wisp nasal mask ( first mask was the zest q) .. This new mask is suppose to be minimal contact, I'm finding I am getting woken up in the middle of the night with leaks. It's very annoying.. Is it because my pressure is 19? Can the mask handle it? I had no prob with my other mask, except it became worn out and I would have to put it super tight and would leave marks.. This current mask I have to tighten to try to stop the leaks, and then it becomes uncomfortable. Any advice would be appreciated, and any advice on a good mask is welcome.. Thanks

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Re: Need help with mask leakage

Post by Shadow2 » Sat Feb 21, 2015 12:28 am

Addit: I bought the mask before Xmas, had problems with it they changed the mask size, and said to trial it, I have been, but I am not happy with it, being in Australia masks are expensive, and I am not sure the supplier will change the mask after a few months

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Re: Need help with mask leakage

Post by OkyDoky » Sat Feb 21, 2015 11:19 am

You could try mask liners to see if they would help. They stopped my leaks on my N10 but others have had mixed results. They do give a more comfortable felling to the mask. http://www.padacheek.com/ or https://www.cpap.com/productpage/remzzz ... iners.html
If you are looking for minimal contact the P10 is as minimal as you can get and very quiet. The only drawback is that the headgear is not adjustable enough for some folks. Still lots are using it and are very happy. I've had mine for 5 months and hardly know it's on my face.
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