When Is Full Face Mask Needed?

RachelM · Post by **RachelM** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 6:06 am

Insurance is going to allow a new mask this month. Because of occasional congestion I thought having a FF in my arsenal would be good. DME steered me away from it. Reason he said was that during colds CPAP should not be used.

What are reasons to own a Full Face Mask besides mouth breathing?

Wulfman... · Post by **Wulfman...** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 6:12 am

For me......EVERY night!

You need to find a more knowledgeable DME.

Den

Organplayer · Post by **Organplayer** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 6:26 am

I have a Quattro full face and a Swift nasal. I consistently get better numbers on the full face mask and do not have as much trouble with leaks (once I solved all the leak problems I had). My Rt wanted me to try the Swift and although it is lighter on the face, I cannot get as good a numbers. Mouth breathing, not as good seals in the nares and my unwillingness to tape make the full face mask worth it.
Took me about 3 weeks to perfect the Quattro. Now I just slip it on and head off to sleep. Spouse says I sleep better than ever. I got a 1.0 AHI the night before last, so there ya go.

Kevin

bdp522 · Post by **bdp522** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 7:15 am

I have only had one cold in over a year(since starting xpap), but I still used the xpap. I used a FF mask and the cold lasted just under a week. I think everyone needs to have at least 1 FF mask that works well for them. If your nose is stuffed or just sore you can change to the FF.

Brenda

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