Your CPAP Mask plays an important part of your daily Sleep Apnea therapy by delivering the pressurised air from your CPAP Machine to keep your airways open during the night. This helps you get a better quality sleep and experience the health benefits that this brings.
CPAP masks come in different types and different sizes across all brands, and the one that you choose should be based on personal preferences to suit your needs.
THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF MASKS
There are two main categories of CPAP Masks:
- Full Face
- Nasal
- Nasal Pillows
As the name implies, a full face mask rests over your nose and mouth with the assistance of headgear, making it more stable and allowing you to breathe through both throughout the night.
However, if you prefer something smaller and less obtrusive, the nasal mask covers your nose to deliver air directly through your nasal passages.
The nasal pillow mask is the lightest and quietest of all three, and sits at the entrance of your nostrils, creating a seal with pillow-like cushions.
Each mask has its own design, benefits and use, and you should discuss these with your Sleep Professional, as it’s important for the success of your treatment to be as comfortable as possible.
Below are five of the most popular and latest masks to help you choose.
FULL FACE MASK: RESMED AIRFIT F30
One of the most common CPAP masks is the full face design, including masks like the ResMed AirFit F20 and AirTouch F20, because they fit snugly over the mouth and nose while being simple to use. Great if you find that you breathe through your mouth. However, you may find the front section which covers the majority of your face a little intrusive or claustrophobic.
If you feel that your sleep is not as good as it could be because of this, or you’re looking for a change, then the new ResMed AirFit F30™ mask may be a great option for you!
You can find more information and purchase this mask here: ResMed AirFit F30 Nasal Mask
FULL FACE MASK: FISHER & PAYKEL SIMPLUS
The Simplus full face mask is simple and effective in its design, being made up of only three main parts: headgear, the frame and the cushion. Because of this, it’s easy to fit, easy to use and simple to clean.
You can find more information and purchase this mask here: Fisher & Paykel Simplus
NASAL PILLOWS MASK: RESMED AIRFIT P10
ResMed’s AirFit™ P10 nasal pillow mask offers you the latest technology in sleep apnea treatment, proven performance and reliability, and is both quiet and light.
Providing a stable seal and a high level of comfort, the AirFit P10 is also easy to use, with just three pieces for quick assembly and cleaning. The mask’s innovative QuickFit™ headgear is unobtrusive yet snug, giving you a real sense of facial freedom while you’re wearing it. That means you can easily shift to your favourite position without interrupting your nightly sleep apnea therapy.
You can find more information and purchase this mask here: ResMed AirFit P10 Nasal Pillow Mask
NASAL PILLOWS MASK: RESMED AIRFIT P30i
ResMed AirFit™ P30i is a pillows mask from the AirFit 30 series range which gives you the freedom to sleep more freely and get closer to your bed partner. The AirFit P30i features a convenient top-of-the-head tube design, a comfortable pillows cushion and a self-adjusting SpringFit frame for a stable fit.
You can find more information and purchase this mask here: ResMed AirFit P30i