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I have the full mask and it feels fine and comfortable until I just get ready to drift off, the minute my facial muscles relax and my jaw drops, the air leaks out just below my cheek bones and makes enough noise to wake me completely up again.  This goes on and on and on until I give up and take the mask off.  I have tried the nasal pillows, the nasal mask and the mask that goes below my chin.  I don't like the force of the air in my mouth with the nasal masks (you can't even cough or clear you throat).  I have tried a chin strap but it has too much give to it and it doesn't solve the relaxing of the facial muscles problem. I've actually went so far as to try to hold down both sides of the mask (that touch below my cheek bones) with my hand only to have the air then escape upwards and out by my eyes.  I got my machine about a month ago and so far the longest I have tolerated the mask has been from 9:00 p.m. until 1:00 a.m.  Are there really any mask that can seal the space below my cheek bones after my facial muscles relax and droop??

Thanks,

sleepless nights

Getting comfortable with a CPAP can sometimes be challenging and also take time, just as getting the right mask and fit can take time.

Make sure you have the right size full face mask. We offer sizing guides on our website, wwwcpapsupplyusa.com

The sizing guides are downloadable and may help. 

Have you ever tried when you put your mask on to see if you can get a seal with your mouth open and your chin dropping to simulate getting the right fit for when you do become more relaxed and your jaw drops?  This may be possible.

Again, please try to stick with it.  A month really isn't unusually long to still be having adjustment issues,  It will be worth it to stick with it for your quality of life and your overall general health.

Please contact us again and let me knowif this helps.  Please call me if you would like to discuss further.

Debbie Shirley,RRT