Full Face Mask Recommendation - Mirage Quattro or ??

[Ron AKA]

I'm currently using a ResMed AirFit P10 Nasal Pillow mask, and I like it, except for the fact it appears I am not keeping my mouth shut and it is messing up my treatment. Instead of learning not to do it, I seem to be getting worse, especially as pressures are up. Major leaks are reported and I get a scolding from SleepyHead. I am currently trying an elastic chin strap and using medical paper adhesive tape to keep my lips from leaking. It is not a lot of fun, and I suspect not a long term tolerable solution.

So what would you suggest for a full face mask as a trial? A little bit of research indicates that this ResMed Mirage Quattro has been around for a while and remains a very popular mask. That usually is a good sign. Do you feel it is a good mask? I have limited means to do a trial, and will just have to buy one (at about $140 Cdn). Or would you suggest something else? I don't watch TV or read in bed. It is mask on, lights out! I have arthritis especially in one shoulder, and do move from side to side and to my back for comfort. I typically get up for a "P" or some Tums once a night, and have to get the mask on an off with minimal effort and not much light. Maximum pressure will be in the 11-13 cm range. My priorities are comfort, a good sleep, and a leak free night without messing my face up too much. I have measured my face up with ResMed's fitting template and it looks like a Medium will work, so I shouldn't have any unusual fitting requirements.

[kiwii]

I'm a big fan of the Fisher & Paykel Simplus. The side clips are easy to put on / take off. I use it with RemZzz liners. The biggest plus for me, and not mentioned in your list of requirements, is that there is no pressure against the bridge of my nose.

Have you looked in to the Chin-up Straps? Forum member Shin Ryoku had good success with them: http://www.apneaboard.com/forums/Thread-...#pid243582

Sleeprider describes it in this thread.

[Ron AKA]

I'm a big fan of the Fisher & Paykel Simplus. The side clips are easy to put on / take off. I use it with RemZzz liners. The biggest plus for me, and not mentioned in your list of requirements, is that there is no pressure against the bridge of my nose.

Have you looked in to the Chin-up Straps? Forum member Shin Ryoku had good success with them: http://www.apneaboard.com/forums/Thread-...#pid243582

Sleeprider describes it in this thread.

Thanks for the suggestion. I will look at that mask. There are so many, that I can't research them all, and I am hoping to get a short list to check out. The home made strap I have is working, and is not that uncomfortable. The tape on the mouth I do not like so much. I will have to try the chin strap only without the tape.

[DaveY]

I'm a big fan of the Fisher & Paykel Simplus. The side clips are easy to put on / take off. I use it with RemZzz liners. The biggest plus for me, and not mentioned in your list of requirements, is that there is no pressure against the bridge of my nose.

Have you looked in to the Chin-up Straps? Forum member Shin Ryoku had good success with them: http://www.apneaboard.com/forums/Thread-...#pid243582

Sleeprider describes it in this thread.

Thanks for the suggestion. I will look at that mask. There are so many, that I can't research them all, and I am hoping to get a short list to check out. The home made strap I have is working, and is not that uncomfortable. The tape on the mouth I do not like so much. I will have to try the chin strap only without the tape.

There are some US online dealers where the sites compare various key mask features.

Dave

[Melman]

I used the Quatro FX and it worked pretty well but the Airfit F20 is much better for me. It is more comfortable and I seldom have significant leaks. I sometimes had irritation at the bridge of my nose with the Quatro FX and frequent small leaks that blew into my eyes. I have had neither problem with the F20. I have used a number of full face masks and the Airfit F20 has been by far the best. The magnetic clips make it very easy to put on.

[Ron AKA]

I used the Quatro FX and it worked pretty well but the Airfit F20 is much better for me. It is more comfortable and I seldom have significant leaks. I sometimes had irritation at the bridge of my nose with the Quatro FX and frequent small leaks that blew into my eyes. I have had neither problem with the F20. I have used a number of full face masks and the Airfit F20 has been by far the best. The magnetic clips make it very easy to put on.

Thanks for the suggestion. I will check it out. I suffer a bit from the dry eyes issue even with my AirFit P10, and it is a long way from my eyes.

[PaulaO2]

Try these threads where we discussed various masks and which ones I should try and which ones I did try.

http://www.apneaboard.com/forums/Thread-...-going-FFM
http://www.apneaboard.com/forums/Thread-...n-with-FFM

[Ron AKA]

Try these threads where we discussed various masks and which ones I should try and which ones I did try.

http://www.apneaboard.com/forums/Thread-...-going-FFM
http://www.apneaboard.com/forums/Thread-...n-with-FFM

Interesting saga. I see you are back to nasal pillows now though...

[PaulaO2]

My lip leaks stopped for a while. They are back and I'm probably going to have to go back to the Simplus for a while again. Yay.

[yankees123]

I just received the dreamwear full face mask.  It is brand new and looks like it could be a winner.  Will let you know in a few nights.