Help trouble with AIR FIT F 20

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jdhog
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Help trouble with AIR FIT F 20

Post by jdhog » Sat Nov 30, 2019 8:17 am

Hi and thanks for stopping by , I got a new ResMed air fit f20 and i,am having a terrible time getting it so it will not move up on my face at night would anyone know a secret .It is making lots of noise when my mouth is open and wife is Not Happy ..Need help please ..
Thank you to all .
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LSAT
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Re: Help trouble with AIR FIT F 20

Post by LSAT » Sat Nov 30, 2019 8:20 am

When the machine is running you need to keep your mouth CLOSED......Watch some of these.
https://video.search.yahoo.com/search/v ... fr=yfp-t-s

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Re: Help trouble with AIR FIT F 20

Post by jdhog » Sat Nov 30, 2019 9:11 am

Thank you for the reply and yes i know keep the mouth shut if you knew me you,d know it,s a Hard thing to do been a talker my whole 70 years lol.. , I try hard to do it thou , and a Big thanks for all the videos , looking them over .. Stay well and looks like your a Brewer fan from Wis me too live up by Wis Dells area ..
Thanks again
jdhog

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Re: Help trouble with AIR FIT F 20

Post by Chris8243 » Sat Nov 30, 2019 9:40 am

I would suggest tightening the strap at the bottom if it's riding up on your face. Best way to adjust a new mask is to leave all the straps loose, hold it over you face, lie down & turn the machine on. Adjust the straps so the mask seals but is able to "inflate", not clamped down tight.

Question: is it the right size? I use AirTouch F20 and have been using size medium (for several months). Comfortable and was working fine but I thought it was too high on the bridge of my nose (can't put on eyeglasses). So last month I tried size small, and while it fit, the bottom edge was right at my lower lip so that if I yawned it would lift off and ride up. Maybe that's what's happening to you? I used the AirFit until someone in the forum sent me an AirTouch to try.

The difference between AirFit & AirTouch is the seal. They are interchangeable in the headgear. AirFit has a silicone seal, AirTouch has a memory foam seal. I prefer the memory foam, fits my face better and rarely leaks.

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Re: Help trouble with AIR FIT F 20

Post by jdhog » Sat Nov 30, 2019 9:47 am

Thank you for reply , I will try that today when it drys i cleaned it good today again , Stay well and happy breathing ..
JDHOG

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Re: Help trouble with AIR FIT F 20

Post by bristolman » Sat Nov 30, 2019 1:27 pm

look for my post with pictures that show strap my wife made me so f20 doesn't ride upwards . its still working great for me .
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Re: Help trouble with AIR FIT F 20

Post by wm_hess » Sat Nov 30, 2019 7:35 pm

Here is the post Bristolman is referring to. Looks like it would hold the mask onto the chin if it tends to slide around. Good idea!

-Bill

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Re: Help trouble with AIR FIT F 20

Post by jdhog » Sat Nov 30, 2019 8:22 pm

Thank you looks like it would do the trick .
Thank you
jd