How do I know my CPAP mask size?
This is the most accurate way to determine your correct size.
- Find a ruler or measuring tape at home.
- Measure from the bridge of your nose to the indent on your chin (just below your bottom lip).
- Match your measurement with the given sizes below to find the correct sizing for you.
Are there different sizes of CPAP masks?
There are three main types of CPAP masks, and they’re generally available in all sizes. Some manufacturers like ResMed also offer “For Her” versions of these masks, designed specifically for the contours of a woman’s head and face.
How do you measure a CPAP nasal mask?
Measure straight down from the middle of your pupil to just below the lower lip. It may help to imagine a horizontal line extended from your lower lip to beneath your eye, so that you can measure straight down from your pupil. Measure the width of your mouth in a natural position. (i.e. not smiling).
How do I know if my CPAP mask is too big?
Signs the mask is too big? “The top of the mask should be resting right below the bridge of the nose and not obstructing the patient’s view,” says Rudolph. “If the mask is sitting higher than that and making it difficult for the patient to see, they are more than likely wearing a mask that is too large.”
How are CPAP nasal masks measured?
Full Face Masks Measure straight down from the middle of your pupil to just below the lower lip. It may help to imagine a horizontal line extended from your lower lip to beneath your eye, so that you can measure straight down from your pupil. Measure the width of your mouth in a natural position. (i.e. not smiling).
How do you determine your mask size?
To find the best fit for your face, measure from the middle of your chin to the bridge of your nose. Then, measure from your left cheekbone to your right cheekbone.
How tight should your CPAP mask be?
Make sure the mask is snug but not overly tight. A common problem is over-tightening so be sure the mask is just secure enough to create a proper seal. If the mask is too tight, the silicone cushion that creates the seal can “fold over” on itself, giving air places to escape and causing leaks.
How can I make my CPAP mask more comfortable?
Talk to your doctor or sleep technologist if you need additional help to adjust to therapy.
- Practice wearing your CPAP Mask while you’re awake. Practice by first just holding the mask up to your face without any of the other parts attached.
- Take small steps to get used to the CPAP Mask.
- Try relaxation exercises.
How tight should CPAP mask be?
When a CPAP mask fits correctly, it should create a seal that air does not escape from, but at the same time feel comfortable to the user. If a user has to tighten a mask to the point that red marks form on the face, or to the point that a person feels claustrophobic, then the mask is too tight.