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Cpap- which mask to buy
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As I have sleep apnea problem, I am going to purchase CPAP machine please kindly advise me which mask I should buy for Cpap machine..
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Nasal mask would be better for your comfortable and size of mask can be decided according to face size
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Hi. I understand your concern s. There are different types of masks the company from which you are buying machine can get you trials of mask. Depending on your comfort level you can purchase the mask
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Depends on your comfortable nature you can decide mask face or nasal mask
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There are different types like nasal mask and full face masks available in various sizes. Your choice should be based on comfort and proper fitting.
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Choose the type of mask which you are comfortable and fits you properly.
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Nasal are comfortable
Face mask more effective
You may go first with nasal since its better tolerated soze depends upon ur stature , local pharamcy may help you
Try loosing weight so that you can go out of this comorbidty
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Dr. P M Anbumaran
Pulmonologist
12 yrs exp
Chennai
It depends upon your comfort and fit
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
44 yrs exp
Hyderabad
There are various types of masks are available. It depends upon the type of machine you purchase.As per the machine,you can purchase the mask.philips company is good.
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Dr. Pranay Vinod
Pulmonologist
13 yrs exp
Patna
Nasal masks are more comfortable. Face mask may be effective in some situations. Talk to the treating doctor.
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