CPAP Full Face Mask

A CPAP full face mask is considered a standard addition to any cpap therapy regime. Getting a comfortable and efficient one can make all the difference to your treatment. 

CPAP is the name which is applied to a family of small, personal assisted ventilation and respiratory machine, which are used in the treatment of specific types of the condition commonly referred to as sleep apnea.

Sleep apnea and the severity of the condition can be diagnosed from what is known as a sleep apnea test, known as a “nocturnal polysomnography” which is carried out under clinical conditions, usually with continuous observation overnight at a clinical facility. It is performed by attaching equipment that monitors heart, lung and brain activity, along with the related breathing patterns, body movements and blood oxygen levels while the patient is sleeping.

After the testing is completed and CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) has been prescribed, you will be scheduled to meet with a clinician who will advise on all aspects of operation and fitting of a CPAP machine. The small, lightweight air generator is attached to a face mask that the patient wears during sleeping, to provide a pressurized air flow over the throat to stop collapse.

The CPAP face mask for the full face is considered the best option for many patients; it is placed over the face, and held in place by adjustable head straps. The mask is by far the most important piece of the equipment, and getting the fit correct and comfortable, will generally stop the mask from being displaced during sleep, and avoid excessive pressure on the skin and bridge of the nose, which could lead to bruising and pressure sores.

A CPAP full face mask is generally prescribed for sufferers of the condition that predominantly breathe through their mouth. A full face CPAP mask doesn’t actually cover the whole face, but covers both the mouth and nose, so you have a choice of breathing through one or both. Either way, a positive pressure is applied over the throat should you breathe through nose or mouth. A nasal pillow is essential to derive the most benefit from your flexifit full face CPAP BiPAP mask and some patients even say that they find it impossible to sleep without one.

A CPAP mask for your whole face may be more comfortable for some than a nasal mask and indeed are more intuitive. Whether a patient breathes through their mouth by habit, or has difficulty breathing through the nose, for whatever reason, the CPAP full face mask is ideal for both issues.

The Ultra Mirage II Nasal Mask  with headgear also sold as the Ultra Mirage CPAP medium mask is the benchmark product in this range. Customers looking for something cheaper may also consider the Fisher & Paykel FlexiFit 432 Full Face CPAP Mask & Headgear  or their plainer versions. These products can be bought from a number of locations as well as from online retailers like Amazon  

A CPAP full face mask is designed with more facial contours, to make for a more snug fit, thereby helping to reduce leaks and help to avoid chafing and rubbing, which can result in sore skin.

Full face CPAP headgear is the most bulky of all the designs, but they are made of lightweight material. If there is a worry about what would happen in case a power outage while in use, there are vents which open when the internal pressure is released so you can continue breathing, and not suffocate. All masks are the subject of rigorous safety tests before being allowed for sale.

Thanks for taking the time visit the Sleep Apnea Mouthpiece website. CPAP therapy strategies have had a revolutionary effect for many sufferers of sleep apnea. Comfortable and efficient therapy is essential, and one of the most important pieces of equipment is the cpap full face mask.

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