Sleep Apnea Support Group

try a full face and if u breathe with mouth when sleeping try getting a chin strap.
i got one and it helps

I am on my 2nd, but different full face mask. So, you are saying for me to add an additional strap, so I sleep w/my mouth closed?

its a chinstrap. i put it on first then the mask. also finds it doesnt leave me the mask strap marks.
sometimes in the night i open mouth and breathe.
chin strtaps stop that and it helps.
had jaw problems from that

i been on cpap for alsomt 2 yrs and on the 4 mask and this one i not happy with either, i dont know i wish they were so high b/c my insuanvr will only pay for 1-2 yr and then i cant sleep well b/c it either too tigth or too loose... i hope you the best. what type of mask have youo had??? al they full face or partial? and so you use the one goes kinda thru the nose or just cover it???? take care ang

Neene! I understand you use a chin strap. But, am a bit confused...sorry! I AM a mouth and nose breather when I sleep. It's not a choice. Do, I have to change the way I sleep? It sure sounds like it. I don't know...

Ang...You must have cruddy ins. That's too bad. I can get a mask every 3 mos. if needed. And thankfully, in Jan our co. switched to a new carrier, so I have been able to get my last 2.
I have tried a ResMed Mirage Quattro, Mirage Liberty(w/nose pillows) that's a nice one till the pressure gets higher and they come out of the nose. Now, I am using a FlexiFit432 and the same as the Mirage Quattro...leaks.
Thanks to both for caring and responding.

no you dont.

do u have a full face mask?
a full face allows you to breath thru mouth and/or nose so you wouldnt need a chinstrap.

i have a comfortgel. its softer.
best one ive had

I give up...I stated I have a full face mask and have tried several to which neither work, leaks air. I'm done w/this thread. Got me confused, when I wasn't the one.
Thanks for writing.

and we are trying to tell you sometimes it takes using more than one mask to find the one you like best. if youre confused talk to the person who sent you for the sleep study and take up questions with them. we're using our opinions on what works for us best.
let them know how you sleep. are you a back sleeper, side sleeper, do you toss and turn alot? that also determines what mask would work best as well.
youre basically asking questions no one but yourself can answer. no one can tell you how long it takes to find a comfortable mask.

but i can speak for myself when i say ive had sleepapnea for a few years, had the nasal pillows, full face, nasal mask etc., diff. brands and sizes and just the past few months i found a comfortable mask for me.
i guess the easiest way is process of elimination