First-Time CPAP User, Trying to Determine Best/Comfiest Mask for Me
Finally got my CPAP kit after going through my insurance. In the office I tried a couple masks and initially felt that the F30i (on the far left) was probably the best option, as it didn’t feel too intrusive with a full face covering. The first night was a pretty bad experience, the second one was marginally better (especially when I adjusted the temp of the air to be 61 degrees, as it was initially too uncomfortably warm for me), but I still feel it’s too small to fit my nose-to-mouth ratio, and it was also a pain getting my nostrils to align with the nostril holes.
So I decided to order some different mask models of Amazon, which I chose from searching recommendations from this very sub. I plan to try them all, and then return them all so I can contact my CPAP vendor to make the updates so that my insurance pays for the replacement masks (as these masks are not cheap).
The ultimate test will be once I actually sleep with them, but from initial fitting I think the F20 (middle) might be my best shot. I don’t have anything pushed up against my nose and mouth, and while at first I was against the elephant setup, it might ultimately be better as I felt the top was pulling my head a bit. The third one (N30i) could also work in theory because it’s the thinnest one, but I once again would have to put up with aligning my nostrils to it. I’m also wondering if it’s better that I have a mask that covers my mouth, since I (apparently) sleep with my mouth open sometimes, which has led to sore throats, congestion, a large tongue, etc. Or does it not matter if my mouth is covered or not?
Just want some suggestions as I’m a stubbornly light sleeper that needs everything to be as comfortable as possible, and this whole CPAP thing is a significant lifestyle change.
Finally got my CPAP kit after going through my insurance. In the office I tried a couple masks and initially felt that the F30i (on the far left) was probably the best option, as it didn’t feel too intrusive with a full face covering. The first night was a pretty bad experience, the second one was marginally better (especially when I adjusted the temp of the air to be 61 degrees, as it was initially too uncomfortably warm for me), but I still feel it’s too small to fit my nose-to-mouth ratio, and it was also a pain getting my nostrils to align with the nostril holes.
So I decided to order some different mask models of Amazon, which I chose from searching recommendations from this very sub. I plan to try them all, and then return them all so I can contact my CPAP vendor to make the updates so that my insurance pays for the replacement masks (as these masks are not cheap).
The ultimate test will be once I actually sleep with them, but from initial fitting I think the F20 (middle) might be my best shot. I don’t have anything pushed up against my nose and mouth, and while at first I was against the elephant setup, it might ultimately be better as I felt the top was pulling my head a bit. The third one (N30i) could also work in theory because it’s the thinnest one, but I once again would have to put up with aligning my nostrils to it. I’m also wondering if it’s better that I have a mask that covers my mouth, since I (apparently) sleep with my mouth open sometimes, which has led to sore throats, congestion, a large tongue, etc. Or does it not matter if my mouth is covered or not?
Just want some suggestions as I’m a stubbornly light sleeper that needs everything to be as comfortable as possible, and this whole CPAP thing is a significant lifestyle change.