I just have the standard gel mask. Recently I have noticed that it is leaving an indentation on my forehead. Almost like it is on too tight, but it is. The mark doesnt really go away. Anyone have any ideas? Maybe now is a good time to switch to the nasal pillows.

try adjusting tightness just a little


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    try making the bottom straps tighter and loosening the forehead straps.hope it works


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sleepygolfpro wrote:

I just have the standard gel mask. Recently I have noticed that it is leaving an indentation on my forehead. Almost like it is on too tight, but it is. The mark doesnt really go away. Anyone have any ideas? Maybe now is a good time to switch to the nasal pillows.

If adjusting the straps doesn't help, you may have skin ulcers that need to be treated
by your physician. That is one thing that the RT I see stressed to me as I just switched
from a full face mask to a nasal one.

Best of luck!

Valerie


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Dear Sleepy Golfpro,

I've never used a gel mask, except for my titration sleep study.  Not too many people use them anymore.

You might consider one of the masks that uses two silicone membranes to capture air and seal against your face.  The Ultra Mirage is one of them, but there are several others, too.

I really liked the light weight of the Mirage Swift, but be aware that its exhilation port will blow air on a sleeping partner.  I ultimately abandoned it to the delight of my spouse.

- Ridge Runner

Sleepygolfpro,

The masks that Ridge Runner mentioned are ones that suit most people - the ResMed Ultra Mirage (nasal mask, covers the nose) and the ResMed Swift (nasal pillows mask, sits against front of nostrils and slightly into the nostril openings...the nares.)

Other good masks to consider, imho:

Puritan Bennett Breeze with nasal pillows.  Great for sleeping on ones side; not so great if you sleep much on your back.

ResMed Mirage Activa nasal mask.  The #1 best nasal mask (covers the nose), imho.  Straps are worn very loose with this one.

Puritan Bennett DreamFit  - very nice nasal mask (covers the nose)  This one is not Puritan Bennett's old Dreamseal that can be used with the Breeze headgear...don't mix up the DreamFit and DreamSeal names.

The next is my personal favorite because the nasal pillows part is so soft and smushy.  However, it's unlikely many/any home health care supply stores have it or have even heard of it.  You'd probably have to buy it on your own from an online cpap supply store.  The name of the mask is Aeiomed's Headrest with nasal seal.  The "Headrest" used to be called the Aura.  It's a wonderful nasal pillows mask that looks weird in pictures but is very light and comfortable for sleeping in any sleep position - sides, back, tummy even.   One of the best things about it is that the exhaust is up above your eyes and vents straight up.    The exhaust doesn't  hit a sleeping partner, or the bedcovers, your pillow, or your own arm.

Of course everyone's mileage varies regarding what mask works for them.  A mask one person likes might be a leaky nightmare for someone else.   Incidentally, online stores do not require a prescription when you buy a mask.  A prescription is needed only for buying a cpap machine from an online store.  Not needed for accessories like masks, humidifiers, hoses, etc.