Resmed Air Touch F 40 early experiences

[sleepingbetterinFl]

Brokensleep57,   thank you for the reply.  I have noticed that the divider does block one nostril sometimes.  But it's tolerable if I push the mask up a little to get the "sweet Spot" for nasal breathing.   I feel  there are so many other advantages to the F 4o with its compactness, all silicone cushion, etc.  IT seals much better than the F 30.   Thanks for the response.

[brokensleep57]

Sleepingbetter,

Yes! I noticed the same thing about pushing up on the mask.  After a couple weeks of using the F40, nasal breathing has gotten much better for me.   

I tried the F30, but the mask hurt the inside of my nostrils for some reason which is why I was hesitant to try the F40.  Only because my nose bridge was getting so sore and irritated did I decide to try the F40.  I'm glad I did as I don't have the nostril inflammation issue with the F40.

I was using the Resmed F20 FFM, so coming from that bulky thing the F40 feels like wearing practically nothing now. 

Thanks

[sleepingbetterinFl]

Brokensleep57,

Thank you so much for that reply.  You experience almost exactly mirrors mine.  I had the FFM F20 and after wearing the hybrid styles F30 for 5 months and now the F40, I could never go back to the F20.    I am getting used to the F40 and so far so good.  I noticed it sealed really well with minimal leaks the first 4 nights and the 5th night had major leak.  How has your seal/leaks been thus far?

[nh00]

Same as the rest of you, I love the F40 aside from the nasal divider. I do still have problems with small leaks waking me up at the corner of the base of my nose, which is a bummer, and the silicone is somehow much more irritating than previous masks. padacheek released their F40 liner (https://www.padacheek.com/airfit-f40) last week, so I'm hoping that will help both problems.

[brokensleep57]

Sleepingbetter,

Thanks. Wow, sometimes I feel like I'm the only one who had these issues.  My seal has been very good so far.  I think mostly under 10ml. I only had one or two major leaks a few times; however, the leaks lasted only a minute or so.  I figured it was from me moving at those times?

Have you washed your mask with Dawn? I think someone on the thread mentioned their seal was not as good after cleaning it which would be a downfall.  I use the CPAP wipes and so far so good. I will probably soak/wash my mask this week.  See what happens then.  I also wash my face before going to bed. I feel that helps the seal, but I don't know for sure.