looking for an extra-large full-face mask

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looking for an extra-large full-face mask

Post by hcarport@hotmail.com » Sat Apr 17, 2010 10:22 am

hello, i am looking for a full facial mask for sleep apnea that is extra large...all the masks i have used have been sized large.
the large masks don't fit the contours of my face and leak air, making them useless.

the only solution if found was to use a chin strap; that did the job BUT the pressure causes many problems: all of my teeth, at various times, hurt because of the pressure. i wasn't going to lose my teeth because of the mask...other times my gums became very sore....same reason.
i would like to know if any dealer or manufacturer has an extra large full face mask.....the brand is of no importance. i just need an extra-large mask.

thank you for any help you can offer.

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Re: looking for an extra-large full-face mask

Post by LSAT » Sat Apr 17, 2010 10:49 am

You might try looking at a 'total face mask'.

https://www.cpap.com/cpap-masks/total-f ... p-mask.php

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Re: looking for an extra-large full-face mask

Post by Ms.Snuffleupagus » Sat Apr 17, 2010 11:10 am

The Quatro full face mask comes in a large size (not extra-large), but I think it is somewhat larger than other masks. You can also try calling cpap.com to see what they advise.

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Re: looking for an extra-large full-face mask

Post by Guest » Sat Apr 17, 2010 12:04 pm

Fisher & Paykel make an extra-large full face mask

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Re: looking for an extra-large full-face mask

Post by hcarport@hotmail.com » Sat Apr 17, 2010 12:59 pm

thank you very much for the leads to extra-large masks.

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Re: looking for an extra-large full-face mask

Post by Komodo » Sun Apr 18, 2010 7:27 am

Try a Hans Rudolph 7600 V
They only go to a size "Large" but they run VERY large, usually a full size larger than what size you'd get from any other company.
the only solution if found was to use a chin strap; that did the job BUT the pressure causes many problems: all of my teeth, at various times, hurt because of the pressure. i wasn't going to lose my teeth because of the mask...other times my gums became very sore....same reason.
You won't have that problem with the Hans Rudolph. It sits a little lower on your face than other masks I've tried, so there's no pressure on your teeth or gums. It also has a built in "chin cup", (not a chin strap) that helps keep the mask from moving up.

One word of caution, a lot of people have serious leak problems with it. If the mask fits the contours of YOUR face, it'll be the best, most comfortable masks you've ever tried. If it DOESN'T fit YOUR facial contours, it'll be a nightmare! It is definately worth giving it a try, just be sure you can return it if it doesn't work for you.