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Re: New CPAP user with a question

Posted by milron on February 12, 2008 at 20:00:30:

In Reply to: New CPAP user with a question posted by bap40 on February 12, 2008 at 08:15:42:

I use a full face mask and I had problems with leaks in the beginning. This solution may sound trivial but it really makes a big difference, especially with a full face mask: First, I'm sure the instructions say to wash the mask everyday, but it's just as important to wash your face right before going to bed. Washing the face right before going to bed is often taken for granted, but it really relieves the dirt and oils you've accumulated on your face throughout the day. You'd be suprised how much dirt, oils, etc.. we pick up on our faces in one day. This helps create a much tighter seal between your mask and your face. To give the seal more time to form, set the ramp feature to at least 15 or 20 minutes. I hope this helps.

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