I'm on a bi-pap at 22/18.  For the past three months have been using the Profile Lite Nasal Gel mask (which I love).  Now have a pressure sore and dr. says I need a different mask.  Have the Activa but it doesn't give at good seal at 22 and I find it uncomfortable.  I will be going for a new mask fitting (not sure when, dr. put order in).  Any recommendations for a nasal mask that seals well at such a high pressure?

Thanks,
Sheryl

This will be a learning experience for me too. I am newer but have three masks.  The Resmed Ultra has a membrane similar to plastic sandwich cling wrap that seems to do the sealing. So I'm very careful when I wash it.  I'm wondering if this is common as I thought most masks were just a press fit against the face where this one seems to seal better with the pressure.


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sherlynn9
I think you have asked the Hundred Million Dollar question! I have tried all different kinds of mask and I had even shaved my beard and when you start getting around 20cm I could never get a mask to seal, and if it did as soon as I fell asleep and my facial muscles relaxed the mask would  start leaking like a sieve! I grew my beard back and I use the Liberty mask  and it leaks but with my whiskers at least I don't feel it and my machine seems to do alright compensating for it! But since I don't think you can grow a beard    I really just don't know what to tell you! Even now with my ASV machine my average pressure per night  is only around 12.2cm but when I look at my detailed data, it often kicks up to 25cm many times a night to prevent me from having an apnea! I just don't think Mask seals are made for those high pressures! I do wish you all the luck in finding a mask that will work! Good Luck to You


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Thanks.  Will see what happens.   If the leaking was in the chin area, wouldn't be so bad but it leaks into the eyes.  And, I probably could grow that beard but don't think it would enhance my looks at all.

I'll keep you all informed.

Sheryl

So, had my mask fitting today.  What a nice change.  They do try the mask on you, after determining which one (not that they had that wide of selection).  And then you get to take it home.  I will, of course, let my dr. know if it doesn't work at 22/18.

Got the Comfort Gel.  Does not position on my pressure sore (which is healing nicely).

I really thought they'd just size me and then order the mask.  Looking forward to a much better nights sleep than I've been getting.

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sherlynn9 wrote:

I'm on a bi-pap at 22/18.  For the past three months have been using the Profile Lite Nasal Gel mask (which I love).  Now have a pressure sore and dr. says I need a different mask.  Have the Activa but it doesn't give at good seal at 22 and I find it uncomfortable.  I will be going for a new mask fitting (not sure when, dr. put order in).  Any recommendations for a nasal mask that seals well at such a high pressure?
Thanks,
Sheryl

I was surfing around looking for masks that may not be on my list and came across a mask called
Joyce and Yarra Nasal mask designed for high pressures. I could not find details of the manufacturer nor am I sure if this is still available in US Market.


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