Find The CPAP Mask That’s Right For You

If you are a sufferer of Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy might be a life saving option. It works by sending a continuous stream of pressurized air into a person’s airway, preventing the airway from collapsing and becoming obstructed. Sleep apnea is named as such because it affects people while they are sleeping. Traditionally, CPAP therapy involved an cumbersome and uncomfortable mask along with a huge importable CPAP machine. New technology has changed all of that. Today’s CPAP machines are sleek and lightweight. Masks come in a variety of shapes and sizes to help people find the right size and shape mask for their face.

How do you find the mask that is right for you?

First you have to consider whether you are a mouth breather, a nose breather, or a combination mouth and nose breather. It is important to make this distinction in order to allow the CPAP machine to be most effective in delivering its therapy.

Next, you have to consider the shape of your nose, mouth, head, and face. We offer many different styles of masks because there are many different facial features and structures to fit. Most masks we carry feature adjustable straps so you can choose the tightness that you prefer. It is vitally important that your mask be the right tightness and fit. For instance, if your straps are not properly secured, you can experience skin irritation. An ill fitting mask can also cause disruption is sleep due to its poor fit quality. The size of the mask is also important as an improperly sized mask can be more of an irritation because of leaks or pressure soreness.

It is vital that you find a CPAP mask that you both find comfortable and that fits your unique facial features well. That is the key to success with CPAP!

Talk to your doctor or call one of our CPAP experts at 1-877-475-3373 before purchasing a CPAP mask. They can help you determine which size and style of mask is right for you.