"Hi. No first hand experience, but you can see reviews here, which are mixed: https://www.cpap.com/productpage/resmed-airfit-f40-full-face-cpap-mask
I notice cpap.com still appear to be selling the Quattro FX. I have imported stuff from…"
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Best Mask if you have Facial Hair
I work overseas and have had sleep problems for years, our medics advise I see my doctor asap and I have an appointment next week when I return to the UK. It seems almost certain I will be purchasing a CPAP machine soon. As I have a light facial hair can anyone advise what would the most suitable mask to use and why.
Thanks
David
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Permalink Reply by Kath Hope on
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Welcome to the forum David, and hope you get the outcome you need when you see the Dr. If you do have to use CPAP, there are a variety of masks that are better used with facial hair, and if you check out the Blog I wrote on choosing masks, you'll see a section dedicated to facial hair http://www.sleepapnoeablog.com/choosing-a-cpap-bipap-masks-for-slee...
If you need to buy a machine you can purchase them direct from the manufacturers here in the UK.
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Permalink Reply by Terry Vella on
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David, welcome, from a male point of view I think it will depend on what mask you get, you should be Ok with nasal pillows or a nasal mask. I use a full face mask and don't have a beard but are hairy, I wash my face each night before bed and use a mask liners they solves the problem of facial hair. Let us know when and what you get.
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Permalink Reply by symmit on
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Swift FX and the Sleepweaver masks spring to mind as being great and compatible with facial hair. Both are nasal only but will be worth a try!
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Hi
I have just read Novembers email from Kath and about the new Responics Amara mask which I have just reviewed on the web site ! I was given the mask 2 weeks ago at my new clinic in South Wales having moved from Leicester 18 months ago.
I have a full set of facial hair which I need to have trimmed every 2 weeks as it grows so fast! With this new Amara mask I find super with very few leaks and I am definitely sleeping better with my AHI numbers dropping! lets hope it continues.......
have a Super Christmas and Happy New Year.
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Thanks very much for placing the first review on the website Philip for the Amara, and it's sounding good and especially with you having facial hair - very promising for others! Hope it helps David who started this discussion too.
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Permalink Reply by snoreyhead on
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I have a full beard and tried various types of mask and find the best masks are the pillow type (Fit direct into the nostril) They suffer with less leakage.
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