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Re: How often do you actually replace your CPAP mask/headgear?
Posted: Mon Jan 06, 2025 6:35 am
by ozij
lazarus wrote: ↑Sun Jan 05, 2025 11:03 am
That said, any increase in bad leak or decrease in therapy effectiveness would make me consider replacing parts as a logical step fairly early in any troubleshooting process. The therapy is too important to me to be overly cheap/frugal about it.
Same here.
Re: How often do you actually replace your CPAP mask/headgear?
Posted: Fri Jan 10, 2025 12:37 am
by SBA101guy
Snowywoods1750 wrote: ↑Sun Jan 05, 2025 4:12 pm
Thanks Pugsy. No it does not wake me and it is never over 30-35. I am going to quit worrying about it. I will change my hose and see if that helps. Have a good day.
If you are using the F40, make sure you set your CPAP to Pillows. If it's set on Full Face, it'll blow more air causing leaks and Noises. I found out early and have had 1-5 LPH according to MyAir.
Re: How often do you actually replace your CPAP mask/headgear?
Posted: Sun Jan 12, 2025 12:04 pm
by ejbpesca
Changes of gear:
New filter each month
Mask cushion each month. I wish I could have afforded to change out the F20 cushion every two weeks. The silicone lost its elasticity after two weeks. I've had better luck with the F40 not having to cinch the straps so tight to get a seal.
Headgear and mask last six months to a year.
Water tank six months.
The heated tube six months to a year.
New CPAP machine every 5 years.
I've had to replace my SD card once after six years of use. (not sure why it failed)
Re: How often do you actually replace your CPAP mask/headgear?
Posted: Sun Jan 12, 2025 7:23 pm
by marypr2
In my 20 or so years using a cPAP I have never followed the schedule the equipment providers suggest. My last order was probably placed a year and a half ago. I have now bought an air mini and will need to start all over again with the filters and other things that are unique to this machine. I will just wait for a sale to load up on things I'll need then get them.
Re: How often do you actually replace your CPAP mask/headgear?
Posted: Tue Jan 14, 2025 10:14 am
by D.H.
I replace things when they (1) show stretch marks, tears, discoloration, inelasticity, failure of velcro to hold, etc., (2) when there is discoloration or any hint of odor, or (3) when there is leaking or the quality of the seal is compromised.
Re: How often do you actually replace your CPAP mask/headgear?
Posted: Sat Jan 25, 2025 8:55 am
by stevenal
I began CPAP therapy in 2011. Regarding the mask/headgear, I've replaced the pillows, straps, and short hose. The main piece lives on and is still used. "Replacement" masks have just added to my collection for use in camper and 2nd home. I feel bad enough about all the plastic I put in the trash every week without adding serviceable CPAP stuff.