CPAP machine – are there different types of masks for these machines?
My husband has sleep apnea and must use a CPAP machine. He struggles with the mask he has, it fits over just the nose and he has natural excess cartilage – it is becoming VERY uncomfortable. Do they make these masks that cover the mouth instead, or maybe cover both mouth and nose?
Yes they make different styles of masks. Check out respironics.com or resmed.com they are manufactors of masks and can give ya some ideas. Also contact your home care company who supplied the mask and machine. Insurance should cover 2 masks per year.
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Yes they make different styles of masks. Check out respironics.com or resmed.com they are manufactors of masks and can give ya some ideas. Also contact your home care company who supplied the mask and machine. Insurance should cover 2 masks per year.
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The medical supply company that you got the CPAP machine from, should have fitted your husband with the proper mask. There are the ones you describe, and also a full face mask, but they come in different sizes. He should have been fitted to make sure the air he requires is not escaping, as well as being assured that it would not be so uncomfortable for him. Contact the supplier you got the machine from. They should make it right, and should also be doing regular maintenance on the machine for him.
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They make full facial masks as well as nose masks for the CPAP. Their are also several different types of nose masks. Your husband should return to the Supplier and talk to them about the problems he is having. They can work with him to get him properly fitted with the appropriate mask
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