How to Choose a CPAP Mask
May 13th, 2008The American Sleep Apnea Association has a great article explaining how you can choose the right CPAP mask and headgear for your needs. They emphasize:
- Comfort - if the CPAP mask isn’t comfortable, you may not wear it, and thus endanger your health.
- A proper seal, while not being too tight
- The right fit
- The right size
- The right style
Styles, which are mostly a matter of preference, include the more traditional triangular CPAP masks, like this Optilife CPAP mask, or a slightly larger full-face variation for mouth-breathers. The headgear is important too, so remember to have a matching chin strap, and you can usually get it in the color of your choice.
There are many kinds of CPAP masks, and no one can agree which one is the best. Your CPAP mask will be a matter of personal preference. What brand/style do you prefer to use? Does the color matter?