CPAP masks have many different styles and sizes, you can choose the most suitable CPAP mask to treat your sleep apnea more effectively. Here we provide 4 different CPAP mask styles.

1. Full Face Mask with Side Straps

While this is by far the most secure of the CPAP mask, but it can easily lead to claustrophobic, not to mention the most difficult to adjust. The mask covers the entire nose and forehead, and in the mouth level, the side with a mouth, which can eerily look like something out of an alien-themed movie. Of course, it’s function is quite powerful, it can be help for easily breathing, and can secure fixed in the forehead. So as to solve the problems of  muscles,  lungs and sleep apnea .

2. Nasal Mask with Face Suctions and Side Straps

So far, this is one of the most secure CPAP mask, the mask covers the entire nose, providing a stable air pressure, can be effective treatment for sleep apnea. When it work, it will suck in your face, the side straps will hold the mask at forehead and mouth. If you are a restless sleeper who toss and turn in bed, then this mask is for you. The secure suction action and the double side straps ensure that the mask stays in place even with the changes in sleeping positions. However, this CPAP machine also has many disadvantages, because its sucking on the face, it is likely to cause skin allergies, dry mouth, dry, stuffy nose and eyes tearing and so on.

3. Nasal Pillow Mask with Ball Cap Straps

If you suffer from claustrophobia, this type of CPAP mask in Toronto’s stores is also for you. The mask, which is kept in place by straps resembling a ball cap, does not cover the whole face but you might have a little difficulty in reading. If you are a side sleeper, which is recommended for the treatment of sleep apnea, or a stomach sleeper, you will like this mask because it has no side straps. You can even purchase a pillow interface that allows for more comfort.

4. Nasal Pillow Mask with Side Straps

This type of CPAP mask feature nasal pillows that are placed beneath the nostrils, which provides a steady air pressure from the machine. The whole mask is kept in place by side straps. This ventilation mask because of its open design, it is most suitable for patients with claustrophobia . Unlike the full-face mask, take this nasal pillow mask, there is still a wide field of vision, you can watch TV or read books. Of course, you can also wear glasses, this is like a diving mask device, leaving room for wearing glasses.

Above are the 4 different CPAP mask styles, you can choose the most suitable mask for you, which treat your sleep apnea ore effectively.

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