Sleep Apnea Support Group

Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder characterized by brief interruptions of breathing during sleep. People with sleep apnea partially awaken as they struggle to breathe, but in the morning they may not be aware of sleep disturbances.

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PolarBear427 07/03/2014

Hi everyone! I recently broke my ResMed mask by accident and since I have different insurance I had to go through a new supplier. I used to have LinCare who took really good care of me. Long story short, I wound up with an F&P Simplus mask. I am having trouble adjusting to it. It leaks air into my left eye and leaks on that cheek too. I've adjusted the straps, etc. It finally settles down after a while and I am able to sleep all night, thank Goodness. The new provider said they are not contracted with ResMed, so they had to give me this mask. Do any of you have any experience with this mask? Is there a list where people have rated their luck with masks? I own my CPAP machine, so I also will be having to replace all of the other stuff too, i.e. air hose, filters, etc. Fun, huh?

Thanks for any help you can give me!

Tez62 07/04/2014

PolarBear427, you could look on some of the Brands websites like Resmed or Phillips or there are a number of other forums that have mask reviews, I am on another one, the website is below if you want to join.

http://www.apneaboard.com

harry3333 07/07/2014

make final adjustments to mask straps when lying in bed, some filters can be washed

bspiller 07/12/2014

I use the F&P Eson mask. I had leaks at first but when I adjusted it in my bed while laying down they went away. Some leak could be natural with that mask. I think all masks leak some.

harry3333 07/12/2014

it helps to pull mask slightly away from face then release to stop leaks

deleted_user 07/16/2014

I just received a CPAP on Monday and have been having some trouble with my mask leaking air a little bit as well. I've tried to tighten the straps a bit and it doesn't seem to help. I think I may just have to call the place I got it from. I'm still very new to using this so I guess I thought maybe I just wasn't putting it on right.

Tez62 07/16/2014

Welcome KFowlkes, what brand and model mask are you using? we can give you a few tips, my first one would be have the hose coming from above your head rather than by your side.
You can either hang it over a bedhead if you have one or you can buy a product called a hose lift or if your handy make one yourself.
It saves you getting tangled during the night and also pulls the mask up instead of down.
It works for some people but other like have it next to them, there are lots of little tips that may make it more comfortable for you, just keep at it

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