Res-Med leaves a lot to be desired in terms of helping C-PAP users actually USE their product. My new foam cushion arrived the other day with unhelpful verbiage in at least a dozen languages. Why bother to send all that paperwork that says only to refer to "the user guide"? The video above was a life saver! Replacing the foam cushion is easy -- once you know how. It's an utter mystery until then. When I was given my new full-face mask, no one explained that I would even be receiving monthly replacement cushions -- let alone how to attach them. Thanks for all the helpful comments here!
I use the foam cushion masks now. They are much better and don’t leave the red marks out cause sores on my nose. But really? Is it possible to change the actual piece of foam? I had no idea
Yeah horrible with helping people get used to see Pat no help at all from the product company and place giving to me if they want compliance with CPAP I think they would get that a game going there!
i have been using the f20 for several years, and my only complaint is the head gear velcro areas disintegrate after just a few washes, and then you have to replace the head gear MUCH sooner than the actual mask,, and for whatever reason, my insurance,,, medicare only allows a full mask replacement every 6 months, but a mask minus the head gear every 3 months,, other than those two things,, i love the f20 even though my partner cant wear it because it causes a brown spot on his upper nose like ive seen others complain about here,, he uses the f30 now and that now works for him
Be careful with the tightness... the small crossbar on the magnetic clips is very weak and can break easily... After only four months use, I had one break off... Temporarily I drilled two small holes in the magnetic clip and used nylon twine to make a loop that would allow it to be reattached to the head gear... The magnetic clips are available for purchase if you break one...
I've just got my mask two days ago. Hasn't worked well for me as of yet but sticking with it. Recently diagnosed with obstructive sleep Apnea so hoping it will do the trick given time.
You might could look into that mouthpiece that holds your tongue down when you sleep. I believe you get fitted for it at a dentist. They make a mold of your teeth and then a rubber band holds your tongue from obstructing your airway
I have noticed the older Resmed machine that used a silicone face seal had air escape holes to evacuate/clear out what I exhaled. The F-20 does not and was wondering where my exhaled gasses go.
You were too fast with taking the face piece out of the harness and you didn't show how that is done. I cannot figure out how to get the elbows to turn loose of the mask.
#1 It only comes in a box if you buy it from a retailer where I live however if you get it from a DME it comes in a heavy printed bag with picture and ResMed's logo on it and other printed information which is the way my DME sent it to me in. #2 If i put mine on as loose as you did it would leak like crazy. Other than that it's a good mask but Fisher and Paykel's Simplus and Vitera full face masks are better with leakage.
Hello there, very new to CPAP therapy and I have a nasal mask and a F20 like the one you’re reviewing. On the nasal mask there are ports for expelling air when breathing out (machine on) that make normal breathing very comfortable, on my F20 mask there are ports but they only open when my machine is off. Is this normal? It makes breathing when the machine is on very difficult and uncomfortable. I liken it to wearing a respirator and only being able to breath in. I would assume that like a respirator you would have a means to exhale without difficulty or resistance? I feel like I’m trying to force air back through the hose when exhaling. I would appreciate any feedback you could provide. Thanks!
I'm having the exact same problem--very labored breathing on the exhale to the point where it's actually giving me a bit of chest pain. Last night was my first night ever using CPAP but I'm already thinking the full face mask might not be for me. I literally could not fall asleep with this.
I’m having the exact same problem! ResMed needs to fix this, or I will be switching CPAP machines/masks completely. I love the mask, but if I can’t breathe…what’s the point? If this mask had more ventilation, it would be perfect!
I've had a terrible time with the seal even with the memory foam on top. Even shaved my beard and I get maybe an hour of ramp up time. But the pressure kicks in and blows it all in my face
Considering the INSANE price of these masks, how can you tell which size to order??????????????? I am a pensioner, so second guesses are NOT affordable to me.
Somehow I find that the air exiting through the mask's exhaust port when I breath out is noisy, to the point that it keeps me awake. But all the other reviews says the F20 is a quiet mask.
Same here.. it’s noisy when we breathe out... shame on that. It does seal well. I had the fisher and paykel Vitera size L and that was too large and had lots of leakage issues. Although it was very quiet and had good ventilation.
The current F20 masks (Last 2 years or so), should all have the 'Quiet Air' elbow which is really quiet. One thing that might make the exit port louder is any condensation in the mask which gets caught in the exit holes.
@@CPAPDirect @CPAP Direct looks like you are right, after checking, the elbow I have to use with the AirMini is not the same as the quiet elbow. Maybe thats why. And I made a mistake, the noise is not when I exhale, but inhale instead.
I've been prescribed this mask, haven't received it yet. I don't think my glasses would fit over this mask. The mask is looks to be too high at the bridge of the nose.
I've had my F20 for about 2 years, I've tried other mask that do not fit as well. It's coming apart at the bottom so instead of using my newer mask I just taped my F20. Can't afford a new mask so I'm stuck! Can't use anything else.
After using the large mask, I changed to a medium mask and that helped me to avoid leaks, but 2 days ago I started hearing constant air flow leaving through the elbow and no air pressure inside the mask, do I need to change the elbow? Does it sell individually?
It does sound like the elbow can be the problem. If you are using the F20 full face mask, there is a flap in the elbow that may have become dislodged and re-directing the airflow out of the exit ports. You can order the 'quiet elbow' part here: cpap.com.au/products/resmed-f20-f30-quietair-elbow?_pos=8&_sid=3fd9a8f01&_ss=r
Try turning the tube temp down on your machine. It's normal not to feel the exhaust air coming out as it's very well diffused. It does come out at the front of the mask where the elbow goes in to it.
I have watched more than twenty videos neither of them told me how to attach the elbow to the hose (they are the same size they don’t go in one in the other one)their is one different color Piece that you need to remove by BENDING not PULLING . I hope this helps someone. Good sleeps.
Great informative video! I’d like to buy one but I look now and they have it with the silicone as you have but also a memory foam face cushion/seal. Any recommendation between the two. Thanks for your time Mate!
I personally prefer the memory foam version as it's so comfortable and conforms to your face to get a better seal and be looser on the face. The AirTouch memory foam version is what I recommend.
Just got mine, and after trying 5 different masks because of air leaking, this is finally amazing! Can't be any fucking happier! Good video guy's like aways!
I just got this mask after experiencing some leaking with the F&P Vitera L size which felt to big for my face. Still getting familiar with the fit - it sits up higher on the nose I noticed. This is good as the seal is good and there’s room for my nose inside the mask without it touching any of the plastic! I will report after a week’s trial
@@Abcdefghijklmnopqrstubwxyz123 the size M has a good tight fit and minimal leakage. My apps have gone down to around 1.7 to 2.5 per hour... but I’ve developed a red sore on my nose where the mask sits.. I’ve ordered the size L so I hope that will sit better. I have a rather large nose and the fitting template tells me I’m half way between the M and L size... the M does feel a bit restrictive. Feels like a pancake on my face every night...
@@michaelsmith697 thanks for the response! Just curious, how many apnea’s were you having prior to using CPAP? I’m getting my machine tomorrow and it’ll be my first time using one, according to my sleep study I have about 50 ap’s an hour so I’ve been diagnosed with severe sa so I’m wondering how low the machine itself will get me
@@Abcdefghijklmnopqrstubwxyz123 good on you Jonathan! The machine will help you heaps! You have a lot of apnea’s. Apparently it’s quite “ normal” they say... to have around 5. Try to set the pressure quite high in your case and try to get 5 or less apnea’s per hour. Mine are around 2-3 per hour which is ok. I’m hanging problems breathing through the mask as my nose blocks up. I breathe through my mouth and get a dry mouth. It’s extremely important to have a tight fit as you do not leakage! It will hiss and wake you up. My pressure is set to fluctuate from 13.4 to 16.4 I’m thinking you will have to make sure yours is set quite high, considering your number of events. Some important advice... is quite difficult to get a mask that is really suitable. I recommend a full face mask in case you open your mouth during sleep which is highly common. Don’t use the nose mask... as you are sure to get leakage with opening the mouth.... be very wary and willing to try different masks. I have the F20... M size.. but I feel it’s too small and I’m having issues with it. My rather large nose touches the sides and it annoys hell out of me! I’ve ordered the L size. Also I find the Fisher and Paykel mask to be very good.. it feels good and not like a pancake in your face! It has venting at the front soo it’s easier to breathe that with the Resmed F20.. just keep in mind that you may need to try a few masks until you get the ideal one!
@@Abcdefghijklmnopqrstubwxyz123 Jon... 50 apps per hour is really serious. You must reduce those maté! The machine will fix the problem!! Just need to get the pressures right and the corrects mask.. with that amount I would highly recommend a full face mask! Don’t go for those will nasal ones as you will definitely open your mouth during sleep!!
I find it to be noisy when you breathe out. Try to keep the mask off the pillow if you sleep in your side. The vibrations of your breathing with sound quite loud otherwise.
They are in a circle around the elbow port. They are very well diffused so the mask is quiet and it doesn't feel like it's blowing air all over your partner.
just started using the f20 and am newly diagnosed with sleep apnea, after 2/3 days already getting sore and rashes around my nose from the mask...are there any good mask covers recommendations?
Hi Neil. The first thing we would suggest is to loosen the mask a little. It needs to be as loose as it can be and still get a mask seal. If the mask is too tight or not symmetrical on your face, it will make your face sore. If the humidity is up too much and you are sweating, this can also lead to rashes. There are Remzzzy's mask covers you can get to help with this however it is best to give your face a couple of days break to recover before continuing. Have you had a professional mask fit so they can check the angle and pressure the mask is sitting on your face? - Another thing that might help is the AirTouch memory foam cushions for the F20. They are super soft and not harsh on the face.
@@nmonkey1977 Hi Neil. Mirage Quattro is old school! Came out 10 years ago. There are no memory foam options for it I'm afraid. What size Mirage Quattro did they give you?
@@CPAPDirect gave me a medium...i just seem to struggle to get them air tight...always seem to wake me up with leaks...i do have a nasal pillow also, maybe will give that a try see if i get more success with that
@@nmonkey1977 People used to really strap on the Mirage Quattro and it;s a hard core mask but can be uncomfortable if you have it tight. The Medium or small F20 shouldn't be too big for you though if a Mirage Quattro fits. Usually when there are excess leaks, it's because the mask is either too tight, too loose or not sitting symmetrical on your face which is a strap adjustment issue. If you can use a nasal mask, you'll get a better seal. Most people that are on a full face mask are on one because they can't breathe through their nose properly. Is that your situation?
The elbow fits snug into the end of the CPAP hose so it simply pulls out when you need to remove it. You may need to twist it a little as you pull it out. The idea is that the elbow disconnects from the mask for bathroom breaks and stays in the end of the hose most of the time. This is because in the past, people would pull the hose off the elbow often and the end of the CPAP hose would stretch and eventually the hose would start to leak air around the elbow and eventually start falling off in the middle of the night. Please let us know how you go with pulling the elbow out of the tube/hose. :)
@@CPAPDirect OMG! I can't tell how many I tried to disconnect the elbow from the hose. I kept trying to pull the elbow directly out from the hose and got nowhere. I was even trying to squeeze the part that's connected to the hose and then tried to pull the elbow out. I just tried what you said to do and I got it. My fiance and I just laughed and how easy it was. Thank you so much for your help. You get a 👍😊.
I’ve got a sore on the bridge of my nose as well.. need to visit the GP. I wash it everyday with antiseptic liquid soap.. started as a red Mark then it grew bigger ..
Hi Mary. The AirFit F20 has a silicone seal and is the original F20 that is featured in this video. ResMed then released the AirTouch memory foam version a year or so after as an alternative that is the same except for the disposable memory foam cushions. I also do a video on the AirTouch F20 cushions on our channel.
Have you tried the disposable memory foam ones? They are super soft and comfy. They are called 'AirTouch' cushions and you can order just a 3 pack to try. See if it fixes the problem. Here is the link: cpap.com.au/products/resmed-airtouch-f20-cushion-3pk?_pos=2&_sid=3e594e119&_ss=r&variant=5036510216221
Res-Med leaves a lot to be desired in terms of helping C-PAP users actually USE their product. My new foam cushion arrived the other day with unhelpful verbiage in at least a dozen languages. Why bother to send all that paperwork that says only to refer to "the user guide"? The video above was a life saver! Replacing the foam cushion is easy -- once you know how. It's an utter mystery until then. When I was given my new full-face mask, no one explained that I would even be receiving monthly replacement cushions -- let alone how to attach them. Thanks for all the helpful comments here!
I use the foam cushion masks now. They are much better and don’t leave the red marks out cause sores on my nose.
But really? Is it possible to change the actual piece of foam? I had no idea
I agree there’s no information on how to use their products
Yeah horrible with helping people get used to see Pat no help at all from the product company and place giving to me if they want compliance with CPAP I think they would get that a game going there!
Thank you for making this video! I just got my ResMed AirFit10 mask today and I am excited to use it.
i have been using the f20 for several years, and my only complaint is the head gear velcro areas disintegrate after just a few washes, and then you have to replace the head gear MUCH sooner than the actual mask,, and for whatever reason, my insurance,,, medicare only allows a full mask replacement every 6 months, but a mask minus the head gear every 3 months,, other than those two things,, i love the f20 even though my partner cant wear it because it causes a brown spot on his upper nose like ive seen others complain about here,, he uses the f30 now and that now works for him
I just got my CPAP a few hours ago. Very excited to see if it will help me get some good rest.
I just got my CPAP machine an I love this mask it's the 1 my CPAP provider sent me
What about CO2 venting?
Be careful with the tightness... the small crossbar on the magnetic clips is very weak and can break easily... After only four months use, I had one break off... Temporarily I drilled two small holes in the magnetic clip and used nylon twine to make a loop that would allow it to be reattached to the head gear... The magnetic clips are available for purchase if you break one...
Just a quick note to say that wearing glasses while using this mask is impossible. F20 leaks while wearing glasses. I wish it didn't:(
I can't wear my glasses either with the F20.
It’s not possible to wear glasses with it
I don't know where he gets the idea that you can wear glasses with this thing.
@@Kangarose I agree! It’s impossible to wear glasses with this mask
You must have the mask on far too loose. Either that, or is the wrong size for you.
I've just got my mask two days ago. Hasn't worked well for me as of yet but sticking with it. Recently diagnosed with obstructive sleep Apnea so hoping it will do the trick given time.
Has the mask improved for you?
@@TobiasTheWolf unfortunately after 2/3 weeks I couldn’t get to grips with it. Made me feel sick and kept me awake. 😞
You might could look into that mouthpiece that holds your tongue down when you sleep. I believe you get fitted for it at a dentist. They make a mold of your teeth and then a rubber band holds your tongue from obstructing your airway
I have noticed the older Resmed machine that used a silicone face seal had air escape holes to evacuate/clear out what I exhaled. The F-20 does not and was wondering where my exhaled gasses go.
They exhaust through the little holes near the connection port
You were too fast with taking the face piece out of the harness and you didn't show how that is done. I cannot figure out how to get the elbows to turn loose of the mask.
“Packaged beautifully” sits in a ziplock back 😅
Mine came in a nice box
@@michaelsmith697 Mine too. I think John was thinking of the replacement cushion.
What are you talking about zipp lock bag! Where you expecting a sandwich in the box, a happy meal! Jesus!
#1 It only comes in a box if you buy it from a retailer where I live however if you get it from a DME it comes in a heavy printed bag with picture and ResMed's logo on it and other printed information which is the way my DME sent it to me in. #2 If i put mine on as loose as you did it would leak like crazy. Other than that it's a good mask but Fisher and Paykel's Simplus and Vitera full face masks are better with leakage.
Where are holes for breathing out carbon dioxide located ?
Hello there, very new to CPAP therapy and I have a nasal mask and a F20 like the one you’re reviewing. On the nasal mask there are ports for expelling air when breathing out (machine on) that make normal breathing very comfortable, on my F20 mask there are ports but they only open when my machine is off. Is this normal? It makes breathing when the machine is on very difficult and uncomfortable. I liken it to wearing a respirator and only being able to breath in. I would assume that like a respirator you would have a means to exhale without difficulty or resistance? I feel like I’m trying to force air back through the hose when exhaling. I would appreciate any feedback you could provide. Thanks!
I'm having the exact same problem--very labored breathing on the exhale to the point where it's actually giving me a bit of chest pain. Last night was my first night ever using CPAP but I'm already thinking the full face mask might not be for me. I literally could not fall asleep with this.
same problem did you find a fix
Update?
I’m having the exact same problem! ResMed needs to fix this, or I will be switching CPAP machines/masks completely. I love the mask, but if I can’t breathe…what’s the point? If this mask had more ventilation, it would be perfect!
I didn’t like the nasal cushion so I went back to,this face mask but l am still trying to get use to it atm not 100%that l like it
Good luck wearing glasses im not a fan of mine but ive not tryed any others
I've had a terrible time with the seal even with the memory foam on top. Even shaved my beard and I get maybe an hour of ramp up time. But the pressure kicks in and blows it all in my face
Turn it to see where it Clips
Mine which I bought 2 days ago from cpap direct came in a ziplock bag, no fancy box
It could've been a previous return without the original box. I would return it if I were you.
If they can make the memory foam mask so it wont keep spitting at the top of the nose that'd be great . Mine seem to never last a full month .
Considering the INSANE price of these masks, how can you tell which size to order???????????????
I am a pensioner, so second guesses are NOT affordable to me.
Somehow I find that the air exiting through the mask's exhaust port when I breath out is noisy, to the point that it keeps me awake. But all the other reviews says the F20 is a quiet mask.
Same here.. it’s noisy when we breathe out... shame on that. It does seal well. I had the fisher and paykel Vitera size L and that was too large and had lots of leakage issues. Although it was very quiet and had good ventilation.
The F20 is in fact a noisy mask. The F&P Vitera is quiet.
The current F20 masks (Last 2 years or so), should all have the 'Quiet Air' elbow which is really quiet. One thing that might make the exit port louder is any condensation in the mask which gets caught in the exit holes.
@@CPAPDirect @CPAP Direct looks like you are right, after checking, the elbow I have to use with the AirMini is not the same as the quiet elbow. Maybe thats why. And I made a mistake, the noise is not when I exhale, but inhale instead.
I've been prescribed this mask, haven't received it yet. I don't think my glasses would fit over this mask. The mask is looks to be too high at the bridge of the nose.
I've had my F20 for about 2 years, I've tried other mask that do not fit as well. It's coming apart at the bottom so instead of using my newer mask I just taped my F20. Can't afford a new mask so I'm stuck! Can't use anything else.
After using the large mask, I changed to a medium mask and that helped me to avoid leaks, but 2 days ago I started hearing constant air flow leaving through the elbow and no air pressure inside the mask, do I need to change the elbow? Does it sell individually?
It does sound like the elbow can be the problem. If you are using the F20 full face mask, there is a flap in the elbow that may have become dislodged and re-directing the airflow out of the exit ports. You can order the 'quiet elbow' part here: cpap.com.au/products/resmed-f20-f30-quietair-elbow?_pos=8&_sid=3fd9a8f01&_ss=r
How much it is price
I find it hot to wear and I dont feel any exhaust air coming out.
Try turning the tube temp down on your machine. It's normal not to feel the exhaust air coming out as it's very well diffused. It does come out at the front of the mask where the elbow goes in to it.
I have watched more than twenty videos neither of them told me how to attach the elbow to the hose (they are the same size they don’t go in one in the other one)their is one different color Piece that you need to remove by BENDING not PULLING . I hope this helps someone. Good sleeps.
Thank you very much! I too had trouble figuring out how to remove the elbow piece from the hose. So easy once you know to bend rather than pull.
Let me guess, you're also here because the VA sent you this
Great informative video! I’d like to buy one but I look now and they have it with the silicone as you have but also a memory foam face cushion/seal. Any recommendation between the two. Thanks for your time Mate!
I personally prefer the memory foam version as it's so comfortable and conforms to your face to get a better seal and be looser on the face. The AirTouch memory foam version is what I recommend.
@@CPAPDirect - I appreciate you Sir!
Is this vented or non-vented mask? Thank you so much
Vented mask. :)
Will this work with a Resmed Elite?
Sure will :)
Just got mine, and after trying 5 different masks because of air leaking, this is finally amazing! Can't be any fucking happier! Good video guy's like aways!
Cheers for the comments :)
A well fit man like you needs Cpap?
I just got this mask after experiencing some leaking with the F&P Vitera L size which felt to big for my face.
Still getting familiar with the fit - it sits up higher on the nose I noticed. This is good as the seal is good and there’s room for my nose inside the mask without it touching any of the plastic! I will report after a week’s trial
Well
@@Abcdefghijklmnopqrstubwxyz123 the size M has a good tight fit and minimal leakage. My apps have gone down to around 1.7 to 2.5 per hour...
but I’ve developed a red sore on my nose where the mask sits..
I’ve ordered the size L so I hope that will sit better. I have a rather large nose and the fitting template tells me I’m half way between the M and L size... the M does feel a bit restrictive. Feels like a pancake on my face every night...
@@michaelsmith697 thanks for the response! Just curious, how many apnea’s were you having prior to using CPAP? I’m getting my machine tomorrow and it’ll be my first time using one, according to my sleep study I have about 50 ap’s an hour so I’ve been diagnosed with severe sa so I’m wondering how low the machine itself will get me
@@Abcdefghijklmnopqrstubwxyz123 good on you Jonathan! The machine will help you heaps! You have a lot of apnea’s. Apparently it’s quite “ normal” they say... to have around 5. Try to set the pressure quite high in your case and try to get 5 or less apnea’s per hour. Mine are around 2-3 per hour which is ok. I’m hanging problems breathing through the mask as my nose blocks up. I breathe through my mouth and get a dry mouth. It’s extremely important to have a tight fit as you do not leakage! It will hiss and wake you up. My pressure is set to fluctuate from 13.4 to 16.4
I’m thinking you will have to make sure yours is set quite high, considering your number of events.
Some important advice... is quite difficult to get a mask that is really suitable. I recommend a full face mask in case you open your mouth during sleep which is highly common. Don’t use the nose mask... as you are sure to get leakage with opening the mouth....
be very wary and willing to try different masks. I have the F20... M size.. but I feel it’s too small and I’m having issues with it. My rather large nose touches the sides and it annoys hell out of me!
I’ve ordered the L size.
Also I find the Fisher and Paykel mask to be very good.. it feels good and not like a pancake in your face! It has venting at the front soo it’s easier to breathe that with the Resmed F20.. just keep in mind that you may need to try a few masks until you get the ideal one!
@@Abcdefghijklmnopqrstubwxyz123 Jon... 50 apps per hour is really serious. You must reduce those maté! The machine will fix the problem!! Just need to get the pressures right and the corrects mask.. with that amount I would highly recommend a full face mask! Don’t go for those will nasal ones as you will definitely open your mouth during sleep!!
How to buy marks he'd gear
@useless moron Resmed S 9
How quiet is the F20 AirFit diffuser compared to other masks with a material diffusers? thanks
very quiet, I've had it 1 month no leaks or sounds....
@@pihaat thanks robbin
@@breaker1685 you're welcome!
I find it to be noisy when you breathe out. Try to keep the mask off the pillow if you sleep in your side. The vibrations of your breathing with sound quite loud otherwise.
@@michaelsmith697 good to know. considering this mask. thanks and I am side sleeper
Where are the venting holes?
They are in a circle around the elbow port. They are very well diffused so the mask is quiet and it doesn't feel like it's blowing air all over your partner.
i just the f-10 for the first time and it was hard going to sleep because the air leakage kept me awake. what do you recommend i should?
Maybe try the full face mask F20? If you breathe through your mouth during the night then there will be no leakage. And no noise to wake you
just started using the f20 and am newly diagnosed with sleep apnea, after 2/3 days already getting sore and rashes around my nose from the mask...are there any good mask covers recommendations?
Hi Neil. The first thing we would suggest is to loosen the mask a little. It needs to be as loose as it can be and still get a mask seal. If the mask is too tight or not symmetrical on your face, it will make your face sore. If the humidity is up too much and you are sweating, this can also lead to rashes. There are Remzzzy's mask covers you can get to help with this however it is best to give your face a couple of days break to recover before continuing. Have you had a professional mask fit so they can check the angle and pressure the mask is sitting on your face? - Another thing that might help is the AirTouch memory foam cushions for the F20. They are super soft and not harsh on the face.
@@CPAPDirect i have now been given a mirage quattro to try, as the F20 was too big for me...do you do memory foam mask cover for the Mirage quattro?
@@nmonkey1977 Hi Neil. Mirage Quattro is old school! Came out 10 years ago. There are no memory foam options for it I'm afraid. What size Mirage Quattro did they give you?
@@CPAPDirect gave me a medium...i just seem to struggle to get them air tight...always seem to wake me up with leaks...i do have a nasal pillow also, maybe will give that a try see if i get more success with that
@@nmonkey1977 People used to really strap on the Mirage Quattro and it;s a hard core mask but can be uncomfortable if you have it tight. The Medium or small F20 shouldn't be too big for you though if a Mirage Quattro fits. Usually when there are excess leaks, it's because the mask is either too tight, too loose or not sitting symmetrical on your face which is a strap adjustment issue. If you can use a nasal mask, you'll get a better seal. Most people that are on a full face mask are on one because they can't breathe through their nose properly. Is that your situation?
your hair will never be the same after wearing this! Lol
How do you disconnect the elbow from the hose?
The elbow fits snug into the end of the CPAP hose so it simply pulls out when you need to remove it. You may need to twist it a little as you pull it out. The idea is that the elbow disconnects from the mask for bathroom breaks and stays in the end of the hose most of the time. This is because in the past, people would pull the hose off the elbow often and the end of the CPAP hose would stretch and eventually the hose would start to leak air around the elbow and eventually start falling off in the middle of the night. Please let us know how you go with pulling the elbow out of the tube/hose. :)
@@CPAPDirect OMG! I can't tell how many I tried to disconnect the elbow from the hose. I kept trying to pull the elbow directly out from the hose and got nowhere. I was even trying to squeeze the part that's connected to the hose and then tried to pull the elbow out. I just tried what you said to do and I got it. My fiance and I just laughed and how easy it was. Thank you so much for your help. You get a 👍😊.
@@lisarobertson9298 Hahahah that's great! Glad it helped and we appreciate the thumbs up and the happy face! Have a great weekend!
Why can't it be like oxygen mask as this is frightening.
People who have a pacemaker stop using these please there's been a recall danger due to magnets xx
Got an infected carbuncle on the bridge of my nose from the his mask.
You should have washed it thoroughly in soapy water EVERY day and then let it air dry
I have the memory foam ....
I’ve got a sore on the bridge of my nose as well.. need to visit the GP. I wash it everyday with antiseptic liquid soap.. started as a red Mark then it grew bigger ..
That is not an Air Fit F 20! The right mask has foam not plastic!
Hi Mary. The AirFit F20 has a silicone seal and is the original F20 that is featured in this video. ResMed then released the AirTouch memory foam version a year or so after as an alternative that is the same except for the disposable memory foam cushions. I also do a video on the AirTouch F20 cushions on our channel.
Boxing it up to feel nice like the apple products? Wtf
ROFL!!!
Hurts my nose...
Have you tried the disposable memory foam ones? They are super soft and comfy. They are called 'AirTouch' cushions and you can order just a 3 pack to try. See if it fixes the problem. Here is the link: cpap.com.au/products/resmed-airtouch-f20-cushion-3pk?_pos=2&_sid=3e594e119&_ss=r&variant=5036510216221
Very bad quality...I purchase this in India for my father .... This facial rubber is worst quality use less .... I purchase another company now
Ah shit, mine came in a bag, do I have a fake? Better fucken not be, I paid top dollar.
just got mine and it came in a zip lock bag, no box