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Can a mask be TOO tight?
Dave W Offline

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Machine: ResMedAirSense 10
Mask Type: Full face mask
Mask Make & Model: F+P Simplus
Humidifier: 4
CPAP Pressure: 12-17 average
CPAP Software: myAir

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Location: Keystone State
#11
12-24-2021, 10:06 AM
RE: Can a mask be TOO tight?
I've been asking the Q since I got mine, Feb 2021!! When it is TIGHT I have good seal results and few events per hour. My only concern is about long term use perhaps leaving marks on my nose. I've always been cursed with a large schnozer.
Also I was getting sores on back of my head from being so tight. I cut down a Microfbre and they went away.

I have Airlift 20 and like it a lot. Tried the Simplus it just didn't seem to seal against my face. I do need to retry it!
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