Which mask is right for me?
Everyone is different. The right mask could set you on the path
to a positive, comfortable sleep therapy experience, so taking time
to research your options is a good idea.
Full face mask
- Blows air up your nose and into your mouth
- A good option if you mouth breathe when asleep
- Useful people who have allergies or other conditions that block
the flow of air through your nose (like a deviated septum)
These mask cushions either cover the nose or rest just below
it. The mask tubes can face forwards or connect at the top of the
head.
Nasal masks
- Blows air up your nose, with your mouth uncovered
- Smaller design, and useful when reading or watching television
in bed
- Useful if you do not tend to breathe through your mouth at
night
Nasal mask cushions either cover your nose or rest just below
it. The mask tubes can face forwards or connect at the top of the
head.
Nasal pillow masks
- Blows air up your nose, with two small inserts resting inside
your nostrils
- Can offer a feeling of security as the pillows sit in rather
than on the nose
- May be a good choice if you know you tend to breathe through
your nose at night
Nasal pillows mask cushions always sit just inside your
nostrils, so you'll never have anything on the bridge of your nose
or around your mouth, and mask tubes can face forwards or connect
at the top of the head.
