Mask Recommendations for a unusual face :)

porete · Post by **porete** » Thu Apr 11, 2013 10:24 pm

Hi everyone,
I've used Respironics' Fitlife TFM for over a year now and would love to try something different. However, I was born with a cleft lip and palate, so my facial structure is not quite normal. I can't use a nasal mask because the right side of my nose is collapsed; as a result I breath through my mouth. I tried the Quattro FX, but couldn't use it because the small was too big for my face. I would love to be able use a smaller mask and wondered if y'all had any suggestions.

Pugsy · Post by **Pugsy** » Thu Apr 11, 2013 10:53 pm

The Mirage Quattro (the one with the forehead piece) comes in XSmall.

Fitting template can be downloaded for print and fit for size.
https://5faacd0c97cf0d23c6dc-064f3cd61b ... mplate.pdf
I think it likely comes with standard headgear but a Small can be ordered separately.

That's my one idea. I don't use a full face mask so I can't speak from personal experience.
Let's see what the full face mask users suggest.

cosmo · Post by **cosmo** » Fri Apr 12, 2013 12:03 am

Do you have a problem with your current mask?

porete · Post by **porete** » Fri Apr 12, 2013 7:46 am

cosmo wrote:Do you have a problem with your current mask?

No, I just would like to be able to use a mask with a smaller footprint, if possible. Sometimes, I get a little tired of my TFM.

Sheriff Buford · Post by **Sheriff Buford** » Fri Apr 12, 2013 10:32 am

I am a lot like you... I would kill to be able to use a nasal, pillow, hybrid or full face mask. I have tried them and even tried various varieties of them, but to no avail. I have resigned myself that the total face mask is my mask... oh well...

Sheriff

jencat824 · Post by **jencat824** » Fri Apr 12, 2013 10:36 am

Although I don't think is a popular mask, my hubby loves the PR Amara, FF mask, I know it comes I smaller sizes, I think it looks to small on him, but its working. He tried another mask & went right back to the Amara. Its narrow on the bridge of the nose.

See what you think:

https://www.cpap.com/productpage/respir ... -mask.html

Hope this suggestion helps,
Jen

greatunclebill · Post by **greatunclebill** » Fri Apr 12, 2013 10:38 am

a large or xl nasal mask may be big enough to fit if a small fx is too big. sounds strange, but might work.

porete · Post by **porete** » Fri Apr 12, 2013 2:25 pm

Sheriff Buford wrote:I am a lot like you... I would kill to be able to use a nasal, pillow, hybrid or full face mask. I have tried them and even tried various varieties of them, but to no avail. I have resigned myself that the total face mask is my mask... oh well...

Sheriff

Thanks for all the suggestions! After looking at the different masks y'all suggested, I think I'm just going to resign myself to my TFM and be grateful that there is at least one mask that I can wear comfortably. My AHI has been GREAT and I don't think I want to mess that up fiddling around with a different mask.

chunkyfrog · Post by **chunkyfrog** » Fri Apr 12, 2013 3:12 pm

I'm still hoping for a SleepWeaver full face, some day. hmm?

porete · Post by **porete** » Fri Apr 12, 2013 5:09 pm

chunkyfrog wrote:I'm still hoping for a SleepWeaver full face, some day. hmm?

I would love to try that...maybe one day!!

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