For years, I've noticed that sometimes my mask fits well, sometimes it doesn't. Even without me making any adjustment of the strap tightness, it would go from no leaks to leaking.
I think I finally figured something out. I have a Respironics ComfortGel mask and headgear. Sometimes, the headgear "rides up" and isn't really properly seated, and it gets loose. Pulling it back down makes the mask fit better again.
Yes, I know. DUHHHH.... Well, I'm sleepy when it happens. If I'm sufficiently disturbed to wake up fully, I usually remove the mask and take a rest room break while I'm awake. I think it's been going on for years before I figured it out.
Something to keep in mind if you're having occasional mask leak problems.
Mask Fit Problem Solution
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Mask Fit Problem Solution
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| Mask: Swift™ FX Nasal Pillow CPAP Mask with Headgear |
| Humidifier: S9™ Series H5i™ Heated Humidifier with Climate Control |
| Additional Comments: Also SleepyHead, PRS1 Auto, Respironics Auto M series, Legacy Auto, and Legacy Plus |
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Re: Mask Fit Problem Solution
I have 1 too
the angle of the part that pushes against forehead needs adjusting
it also halps to pull mask slightly away from face and let straps pull it back onto face
the angle of the part that pushes against forehead needs adjusting
it also halps to pull mask slightly away from face and let straps pull it back onto face
australian,anxiety and insomnia, a CPAP user since 1995, self diagnosed after years of fatigue, 2 cheap CPAPs and respironics comfortgell nose only mask. not one of my many doctors ever asked me if I snored
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