When it comes to choosing a mask for CPAP adminitration one size does not really fit all and some people require different approaches such as nasal mask instead of face mask. Most providers only stock Small Med and Large face masks with maybe an Xtra small or Xtra large. In 80% of the people this approach works although clearly a fair amount of people have to get used to getting hit in the face with alot of pressure. They can make adjustments of flow such as ramping it up more slowly but a percentage of people may not tolerate the face mask.
There are other options.
CPAP Masks at CPAP-Supply.com
In some hospitals they treat almost ninety percant of even the most acute cases with a full face mask, sometimes called a moon mask or bubble mask. Some people like it so much better than the face mask they were using at home they ask the doctor for it when thewy get home. Unfortunately for about 10 years it was only approved for hospital use. That appears to have changed and it looks available to the public above. If you are having tolerance problems and therefore not using the machine, talk to your doctor about other options. It may cause them to jump through a couple hoops but better that than you not using the therapy.
raskan
There are other options.
CPAP Masks at CPAP-Supply.com
In some hospitals they treat almost ninety percant of even the most acute cases with a full face mask, sometimes called a moon mask or bubble mask. Some people like it so much better than the face mask they were using at home they ask the doctor for it when thewy get home. Unfortunately for about 10 years it was only approved for hospital use. That appears to have changed and it looks available to the public above. If you are having tolerance problems and therefore not using the machine, talk to your doctor about other options. It may cause them to jump through a couple hoops but better that than you not using the therapy.
raskan