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CPAP Masks
Many options available
CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure, a type of PAP) masks and headgear comein many styles and sizes to comfortably treat your sleep apnea. Everyone has differentneeds and face shapes, so you may need to try a variety of CPAP masks beforefinding the right one for you. And just because you're a certain size in some styles of CPAP masks doesn't mean you'll be the same size in others.Here's a look at a few CPAP masks and possible benefits of each. Work closely withyour doctor and CPAP masks supplier to make sure you have a mask that suits your needs and fits you. If one style or size doesn't work for you, ask about trying another.
Nasal pillow mask, side straps
Nasal pillows beneath the nose supply air pressure. Side straps keep the mask in place.
Might be good if:
You feel claustrophobic in masks that cover more of your face
You want a full field of vision for reading or watching TV
You want to wear your glasses
Nasal pillow mask, ball-cap-style straps
Nasal pillows or a small mask called a cushion (shown here) supplies air pressure.The front mount containing the nose piece adjusts up and down. Ball-cap-style strapskeep the mask in place.
Might be good if:
You feel claustrophobic in masks that cover more of your face
You sleep on your side (no side straps)
You sleep on your stomach
You want the option of using a pillow or mask interface
Nasal mask with foam cushion, side straps
The mask covering the nose supplies air pressure. The foam piece around the nasalmask helps seal the mask. Side straps keep the mask in place.
Might be good if:
Your doctor has prescribed a high air pressure setting — the foam piece sealsthe mask to the face well without a lot of pressure on the face
You move around a lot in your sleep — the headgear flexes due to the foam piece and how the straps attach
Nasal mask that suctions to face, side straps
The mask covering the nose supplies air pressure and suctions to your face while theCPAP machine is running. Side straps keep the mask in place.
Might be good if:
You move around a lot in your sleep — both the suction of the mask to your face and the side straps help keep it in place
Your doctor has prescribed a high air pressure setting — the suction of themask to your face maintains a good seal so air doesn't escape
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