Dreamwear FFM - strap marks

[rileyrd22]

Hi all,

Been using CPAP for about 5 weeks and picked up a dreamwear FFM and found it to be alot more comfortable than my F20. Only problem i am having is with strap marks on my face. Are the pads worth the investment or any other better ideas? My FFM did not come with pads and i do not feel like i have them too tight.

Thanks for any help.

[LSAT]

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[mets123]

I find the side Velcro straps you can get for this mask very helpful. Do you find you have to tighten straps a little more than you would like?

[rileyrd22]

I feel that i do not have to tighten very tight to get a good seal. Marks may be coming from side sleeping against pillow. Using a medium frame which seems to fit, No tightness on top.

[zackds]

i bought this mask a few days ago and have used it for a couple of nights
i like how it feels but ive woken up a few times with air leak from the nasal area
from side sleeping
any suggestions?
i also find that air comes into my mouth with this mask
why would that be?

[nanwilson]

Riley, if you are at all handy, you can make a set of strap covers out of anything soft. I just use a strip of soft fleece fabric and sew it into a tube, slide it onto the straps and you are ready to go.
Cheers
Nan