Full Face Mask with Beard

Has anyone with a beard had experience with a full face mask?

Also
Any info on ResMed AirFit™ F10 Full Face Mask

I have a goatee, but recently had a beard. I use the Airfit F10 often. Look at my daily mask in my profile. The F10 is light-weight and seems to be very popular. If your avatar is of any indication of your beard, pillows or a nasal mask should be preferred. I suspect you cannot wear it. Place in the back of your mind you may have to shave to achieve proper therapy. Give the F10 a try, and know that you may go thru a half a dozen masks until you find the one that is right for you. We are all different and masks may fit us different. Finding one that is comfortable and doesn't leak is the key to success.

Sheriff

I had a full beard, slightly shorter than the beard in your avatar, when I first started cpap therapy slightly over a month ago, was having issues getting the mask to seal (Resmed Mirage Quattro/Medium) on the 4th or 5th night (no significant issues the first few nights) and got up and shaved completely out of frustration. It didn't help... Ended up changing to the Resmed Airfit F10 and have had no issues since. Beard is growing back now

I have a 5yo who has never seen me without a beard, and a 2yo who started crying because a stranger was sitting in his daddys chair and daddys voice was coming out of.

F-10 will work fine w/ a beard, minimal leak.

In my case, while testing many FFMs while sporting a goatee (and even just a mustache), I eventually decided the facial hair had to go. I tried everything but couldn't get a good seal. Now my leaks are well within norm, which is more important to me than keeping any facial foliage. Of course everybody s face is different. I know many men can't do without their facial hair, so good luck and let us know if you find success keeping your beard while testing FFMs.

Full beard albeit fairly short. No problems with the Quattro Air when using a liner. Leaks can be problematic without it, however.

- Flappy