Huge all face mask. Is it gone?

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Huge all face mask. Is it gone?

Post by ejbpesca » Tue Dec 10, 2013 1:49 pm

What is considered a "full face" mask today is not what I saw once and have been looking for without success. A long time cpap user showed me his mask that is triangular shaped and actually did cover his entire face from forehead to under chin. Is this a thing of the past? I am continuously trying to find a mask that works. My Fisher Paykel 432 medium comes loose then leaks easily even though I have it strapped down pretty tight. When I mouth breathe, which I do because of such blocked nasal passages, my chin dislodges the mask causing a big gap between it and my face. I tried a chin strap that didn't work, but always..please, looking for suggestions how I may find a mask that works for me. My data card says mine leaks 80% of the time. I've adjusted it so many times but all the adjustments cannot stop me in the night from knocking it loose. Any and all suggestions would be so appreciated.
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Re: Huge all face mask. Is it gone?

Post by Pugsy » Tue Dec 10, 2013 1:54 pm

Check out this mask and see if it looks like what you were thinking about.
https://www.cpap.com/productpage/respir ... dgear.html

Have you tried any other full face masks besides the F & P 432?

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Re: Huge all face mask. Is it gone?

Post by Sheriff Buford » Thu Dec 12, 2013 6:57 am

Look at my mask below. Are you referring to the Respironics Fitlife Total Face Mask?

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Re: Huge all face mask. Is it gone?

Post by CRMW » Thu Dec 12, 2013 7:04 am

FYI - I've always had better luck with the F&P 431 & 407 by keeping the straps loose rather than tight. I found it filled the air bladder a little fuller and allowed more flex before the leaks started.

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