Air fit 10 issues

[T-roy]

Hello,

I'm a new cpap user & am trying to get used to the mask. The air fit 10 pinches my nostrils not completely closed but close. I also have an abrasion on the side of my nose. It's a large so I cant go bigger, I have insurance so I'm returning it.
Can anyone recommend a similar mask that's wider at the nose?
I was thinking about The SleepWeaver Anew Full Face Mask with Headgear but it only has 3 out of 5 stars.
I also have a Fit life total face mask as a back up but want something less bulky.

[JimW159]

The air fit 10 pinches my nostrils not completely closed but close. I also have an abrasion on the side of my nose. It's a large so I cant go bigger, I have insurance so I'm returning it.
Can anyone recommend a similar mask that's wider at the nose? I was thinking about The SleepWeaver Anew Full Face Mask with Headgear but it only has 3 out of 5 stars.
I also have a Fit life total face mask as a back up but want something less bulky.

Have you considered the PR Amara View? https://www.cpap.com/productpage/respir ... -mask.html
It offers the same FF interface but without the encompassing nose piece; in some sense it could be seen as a hybrid. It has a strong reputation and sizing may be less problematical because the frame remains constant throughout the cushion sizes. Irritation may well be diminished because the nose is not fully enclosed.

[Cannuck 1]

Its to bad that you need a full face mask or do you ? l like the p10 or resmed swift fx nasal pillows type.

[lindalrc]

I love my SleepWeaver Elan (nasal) mask, but it took a long time (like months) to get used to it and solve a few quirks. I have persisted because it feels so much lighter on my face. I used a frame-type mask for years. I am thinking that between the 3 stars and the trickiness of the soft fabric masks, it would not be a good choice when you are just starting out.
Linda

[T-roy]

The Amara view look interesting, I am very ticklish around the nostrils so I have avoided any masks that touch that area but maybe the Amara view would work.
I’m a mouth & nose breather so a full face seems like the way to start. I’m sure that being a light sleeper and being new to this is going to make it difficult to get used to any mask.
Thanks for the replies!

[Sir NoddinOff]

I like the Airfit F10 full face mask and think you should try a maskliner like Padacheek before you move on. There are also Remzzz mask liners too which are made of cotton. Just google them.