08-13-2021, 11:12 AM
RE: Leak
I understand the frustration with leak. I have been there. I am about 1 1/2 months new to CPAP, so have relatively limited experience, but my CPAP mask trials may help.
I started my therapy with a nasal mask, but quickly discovered that I had mouth leak. I tried a chin strap and mouth taping, but neither worked well for me. My leak was between 50 l/m and 80 l/m on any given night.
My DME Respiratory Therapist recommended a FFM to solve the mouth leak problem. After trying 5 different FFM, I have concluded that not all FFM are created equal. I have tried all of the following:
Bottom line - I recommend trying as many masks as possible to find the right one. My DME sent me many to try and I have ordered several with online suppliers that have a 30 day money back guarantee.
I wish you luck, as this can be very, very frustrating.
I started my therapy with a nasal mask, but quickly discovered that I had mouth leak. I tried a chin strap and mouth taping, but neither worked well for me. My leak was between 50 l/m and 80 l/m on any given night.
My DME Respiratory Therapist recommended a FFM to solve the mouth leak problem. After trying 5 different FFM, I have concluded that not all FFM are created equal. I have tried all of the following:
- F&P Vitera
- Philips Dreamwear FFM
- Philips Amara View
- ResMed Airfit F20
- ResMed Airfit F30i
- ResMed Airfit F30
Bottom line - I recommend trying as many masks as possible to find the right one. My DME sent me many to try and I have ordered several with online suppliers that have a 30 day money back guarantee.
I wish you luck, as this can be very, very frustrating.
If you actually read my responses on this thread, you would see that I was not looking for help. I only responded to openmind because I thought another member's response of "keep your mouth shut or get a full face mask" was a bit cold. I was trying to empathize. Sheesh. I'm really sorry I said anything at all, and won't make that mistake again. Can we please let it go at that? 
