UNABLE TO GET A GOOD SEAL

I use straight CPAP @ 18cm and a Hybrid mask. I have no trouble getting a good seal and low leak rate. I use Lansinoh (nipple grease) on my nares and keep my mask and face clean.

Other than that, it's a matter of finding the right mask and tweak tweak tweak those straps. I had a decent experience with the Liberty, but found the Hybrid worked better for ME. (They are of similar design.)

Keep at it! It will happen.

I am still fighting the leakage issue. I started out with my comfort gel mask last night and about 4:00 woke up to a load leak. Couldn't seem to readjust the *&^* mask plus it hurt the bridge of my nose. Changed to my liberty mask and finally drifted off. Reawoke about an hour later with a headache and the darn straps hurting. Yanked the (*& thing off. It is very discouraging. I do feel better even with all these problems but will I ever get used to this equipment. I have been on the machine for a month now. I have a CPAP pillow and that has helped. Any other suggestions???????

Yeah!!!!! I am finally getting it. I had issues with all the maks that I tried. A member of this forum suggested I try the Hybrid Full Face Mask w Nasal Pillows. He stated he had better luck with this one than any other. Voila. I ordered one and finally have a mask I like, no leaks and a good night's sleep. My energy level is going up and I am feeling more and more like myself. If it had not been for this forum I never would of known about all the different equipment, trials and tribulations of other users. Thank you CPAPTALK.com and thank you sooooooo much LinkC.

That's good news Irish, and take a bow, LinkC!

congrats irish

Congrat's from me as well! There can be a lot of trial and error getting used to CPAP and this forum is a great way to share information.

So LinkC or Irish, can you explain the difference between the Liberty and the Hybrid? To my uneducated eye they seem about the same.

I am currently using the Liberty and occasionally swapping to the Quattro now that the Remzzzs mask liners are preventing leaks. It's great to have options.