RespCare Hybrid Universal Full Face CPAP Mask and Headgear

by Anonymous on November 30, 2007

I was forced into a full face because I tend to breathe from both my nose and mouth. After finding the most of the other models on the market to be too bulky, I decided to give the Hybrid a shot. It is by far one of the best Full Face-alternatives on the market right now.

by Anonymous on June 12, 2007

I find the Hybrid very comfortable.I would give it 5 stars as my pressure is 8/16 and not many masks work well for me. The fact that this site has insurance would allow me to try a product without fear.

by Anonymous on January 13, 2011

After using a CPAP machine for 18 months and going through 4 different types of masks and $$$$$$, I have finally found the best mask ever!!! I love the nasal pillow masks but since I have chronic allergies/nasal stuffiness, I also need a mouth option too. After using full face options that kept leaking into my eye and causing pink eye, I decided to try this hybrid model. I absolutely LOVE it!! Because it comes with so many different sizes that you can mix and match, you can find the exact fit! I had dealt with a local home medical supply and I would try on a mask in their store and think it was a great fit, but once home and using several nights, I always find out where the bugs in the mask are. Not so with the Hybrid! I have been using for 2 weeks now and am not disappointed! Definitely worth every penny spent! I just hope they continue to produce this product for a LONG time!!!!

by Anonymous on November 30, 2007

very different concept for me to try (I am a full face mask user) but it seems to work well, so far. I get a little bit of irritation around my nose if I use all night, but other than that, it is pretty good. My pressure is 9.

by Anonymous on February 23, 2009

THIS MASK WAS WONDERFUL THE FIRST 2 WEEKS THEN I STARTED HAVING DIFFIUCLTY KEEPING A SEAL AROUND THE MOUTH. THE INSIDE OF THE MASK STARTED TEARING. THE NASAL PILLOWS AFTER A COUPLE OF HOURS BEGIN TO LOOSE THEIR SEAL OR COMING OUT OF MY NOSE. I HATE THIS BECAUSE I THOUGHT I HAD FOUND A MASK THAT WOULD WORK WELL FOR ME.

by Anonymous on June 14, 2012

My two biggest problems with finding a good fit with a mask are that I have small features and I breathe through my mouth. I've tried several different masks but I keep going back to the Hybrid. (I tried the Liberty but the headgear doesn't snap securely into place, so it doesn't stay on my head!) I'm always tempted to try something new, but I ALWAYS end up throwing it out and going back to the Hybrid. I will admit that it does take a little while to get the headgear straps adjusted just right (and you usually have to re-adjust after washing it) and to figure out the right combination of mask size and nasal pillow size. But it's worth it in the end.

by Anonymous on April 27, 2010

I like the nasal pillows, but am a mouth breather. I thought the hybrid would help. I like the concept but am having trouble with leakage when I change positons. I am new to this CPAP am not crazy about having to wear a mask, but will continue using the hybrid.

by Anonymous on February 1, 2013

I have used the resmed hybrid successfully for a couple years and decided I better have a backup. This one was cheaper so I went with it. What a mistake. I had to put it on quite tight to prevent leaks and I only use 8cm. Very uncomfortable. They give you 3 sizes of cushions and nose pillows, but in reality the variation is minimal except the width of the mouth and diameter of the nostril. If you have a tall chin like me, forget it. It is really a crime we have to spend big bucks for these masks and cannot return them. The $120 spent represents and entire days wages for me and I doubt it cost respcare more than a buck.

by Anonymous on July 17, 2009

Best mask I've ever used.

by Anonymous on July 23, 2011

I'm on my second mask and have been using it for almost two years. I have tried to use others with bad results over the last 7 years. I would rate this with 10 stars. The very best

by Anonymous on January 28, 2007

I was very happy with this hybrid. It's easy to use and comes with a lot of different options. It wuz a littl ehard to clean, but I will manage.

by 1416 on June 6, 2014

I have been wearing a full face mask and I would get a red spot on my nose. I tried all kinds of things to do to get rid of the redness and found nothing. Also my mouth and throat would get very dry to. I ordered the hybrid mask received it on 5/30/2014 now I have no more redness and no dry mouth and throat I am so happy that I have this now it took a couple of nights to get the right fitting for my mouth and nostril. This is well worth the money.

by glupavomomiche on April 1, 2012

Really great mask. I love my regular Fisher and Paykel Forma Full Face mask, but when I developed an infection on the bridge of my nose, I just couldn't use it. So I ordered this mask as a "get me through 'til it heals" kind of thing. However, I like it so much, I will continue to use it in rotation with my other mask. It is very comfortable, easy to fit, and does a good job even at higher pressures. I only have two complaints: I wish the silicone was a higher grade and a little less sticky... lint and hair stick to it pretty bad. The headgear also needs some kind of quick-release mechanism. It's pretty difficult for someone with limited use of their hands to get off and on easily compared to other masks' headgear. Overall, worth the money and a good buy.

by cjalter51 on March 4, 2011

Was a wonderful mask in concept but has leaking issues. Nasal pillows do not stay sealed and I continually woke up with irritation on my chin from the mask. Thought I had found the mask for me but after a week of not sleeping well at all I will be placing it on the shelf and going back to my full face mask. I am a mouth breather and I thought this would be a great answer to the pressure point marks from my old mask but even with a humidifier attached to my machine I still would wake up from a bloody nose.

by Anonymous on July 8, 2015

I have a a-symmetric face. I have all full-face masks tried. The Hybrid 500 mask is the only thing that gives no leakage and no skin irritations.

by Anonymous on September 11, 2013

LOVE IT!! HATE what insurance pays for, so I bought this on my dime. and All I have to pay for is new nasal plugs and mouth mask! I rarely use the other masks any more.. I can read or watch TV with my glasses on!!!!!!! YEAHHHH.... (nothing is a 5 star) ))

by Anonymous on June 17, 2012

This Hybrid mask solved my nasal area ulcer once and for all. I was set up with the Hybrid for the first time wile in the hospital and it has probably saved my nose. CPAPSUPPLYUSA has a very good price for why you get when you order outside the hospital. You get 3 sizes of pillow sets and three mouth cushions with the chin area support which is vital to the success to this type of mask.

by BBrennan on August 24, 2010

Love this mask! It is comfortable and easy to assemble

by jrmagee945 on March 12, 2018

Seemed to get an ok fit, but still experienced major air leaks. The elbow connection for the air hose leaked when pointing up, which is the way it would point when using any form of hose buddy. I ended up disconnecting from the hose buddy, but still had to manually position the hose so it wouldn't leak at the elbow. Had to adjust pretty tight and it takes a bit of effort when putting on and taking off.

by Anonymous on August 6, 2015

Since 2009 there is no comparison this is the best Mask out of 3 or 4 Home Health United had me try I Bought My own the 1st Time did not want to wait 6 months for Insurance I only wish that Hospitals would have this mask all other Masks I get sores every wear in just a few days FaceBook Group CPAP Exchange https://www.facebook.com/groups/1467501703481083/

by joesphmg50 on January 3, 2015

Purchased this based on reviews and I must say, I am to date, very disapointed with this mask. I have tried other face masks and find them restrictive for a good night sleep when it comes to night time moving for comfort. Nasal pillow devices have proven to be much better in the comfort department but seem to not have the proper airflow (perception on my part??) The good, once you follow the instructions for fitting, this device can be work at night and not cause headaches from the tightness of the headgear as the design allows for placement in proper positions. AIr flow ig good with the nasal portion compared to other nasal devices The bad, you can hardly move throughout the night due to mask moving and the leakage this creates. The leakage on this mask is very noisy, noisy to the point that it will wake my wife from a sleep. Pressure is 9.

by mjherr1170 on October 17, 2013

worked great the first night, now I cant get a proper seal. I wake multiple times during the night due to leakage.

by Anonymous on April 20, 2013

I am definitely a mouth breather after nose breathing slows or sinuses get stuffy. I purchased this base on reviews and fact chin strap was built in. Did an oxygen level test overnight and kept me in the 90's. Con: The silicon chin support does not prevent me from opening my mouth which causes the nasal pillows to drop slightly. Made tighter adjustments and put my old chin strap back on to assist. Still wake up after 6 hours with cotton mouth. Drink some water and back to sleep.

by Anonymous on December 23, 2012

I found this mask very comfortable, with no pressure points and no leaking on the original seal. The replacement seal did not perform as well, however. Also, after several months of use I noticed that my sleep, though it had fewer interruptions, was not as refreshing as with other masks. I wonder if the air flow is not as good at very low pressures (6-12).

by Anonymous on November 2, 2011

This is the first mask I have found which actually works for me. Others have done one or more of the following: pinch my nose bridge,blow on my eyes, leak arround my cheeks, or blow out of my mouth. This does none of that.

by Anonymous on December 5, 2014

I liked this mask in theory, but practice it didn't work out for me. First the good: Sight lines were excellent. It feels much more open and free than any other full face mask I've tried, while still giving you the benefit of breathing from your mouth. I had to try a couple sizes to get the right one, but once I did, it was great. This part of the mask is really wonderful. Now for the bad: I didn't find this mask to be as durable as some of the others I've dried. In order to get a good seal on the mouth, you really need to keep up with the recommended liner replacement schedule. Often you can go quite a bit longer than recommended without problems, but this mask really relies on having fresh silicone with the proper stiffness. This was particularly true of the nose pieces, which simply won't work very well once they get worn out at all. I also found the nasal pieces to be irritating to my nose. It dried out the skin on the insides / edges of my nostrils. I also had problems with it because my nose often gets a bit runny, which ruined the connection and was very annoying. Still, while this mask didn't work out for me, I find myself wishing it would have. The openness of it is great and the fit was fine. It was the problem with the nose part that made it a bad fit for me. If you don't often get a runny nose, aren't prone to your skin drying out, and don't mind keeping up with new liners, you might find you really like it. Even though it didn't work out for me, I'm still tempted to give it another try. It has some real positives.

by Anonymous on April 18, 2013

Used once and never more. Air leaks everywhere.