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Mask is leaking way too much!! - doickle - 12-15-2017 Hi forum, It has been a long time since I have posted as most things have been going well with my therapy. Over the past few months I have started having quite an issue with leaks. During the first number of months that I started on APAP I had no leak issues then all of a sudden it started happening. I even tried a new mask thinking my original one was wearing out (ResMed F20), I bought the new F20 with memory foam thinking it would be great but still the same leak issue. My AHI numbers have been pretty good and I usually feel well rested but I am concerned the data doesn't reflect the actual given the level of leaking. I am posting some SleepyHead data here from a few weeks ago, the most recent data is very similar. Any suggestions or ideas would be very much  appreciated. RE: Mask is leaking way too much!! - Walla Walla - 12-15-2017 Have you ever tried nasal pillows? RE: Mask is leaking way too much!! - doickle - 12-15-2017 I haven't tried nasal pillows as I was told I'm a mouth breather during my sleep studies. Are nasal pillows less prone to leaking? RE: Mask is leaking way too much!! - Walla Walla - 12-15-2017 Here. Go read this link called Mask primer. I think it will be a great help to you. http://www.apneaboard.com/wiki/index.php?title=Mask_Primer Bottom line is just because they said your a mouth breather doesn't mean you can't use nasal pillows. RE: Mask is leaking way too much!! - HalfAsleep - 12-15-2017 I found the Airtouch F20 (memory foam) extremely leaky. I liked the Airfit F20 (silicon) way better, 'cos it's cushy, but that was leaky, too. The F20's run small IMO; I think the template used to fit the mask isn't accurate. I now use a F10. It's a few mmmm longer and wider than the F20, as far as I can make out. I'm pleased as punch. Micro leaks only. Incidentally, I had colossal leaks with my nasal pillows. They had a mind of their own, and no way José would they play nicely with my nostrils....