CPAP-Reviews

The more often you use your CPAP equipment, the more often it will need to be cleaned, adjusted, and eventually replaced.  After a month or two of using the same mask you may find that the mask fits differently.  Don’t be afraid to make adjustments as necessary.

My mask became looser over the course of just two weeks and required adjustment of the headband to keep it from leaking air.  It fit snugly and leak free when I was on the ramp mode and falling asleep however when the full pressure of my CPAP machine came on some leaks developed.  Even minor leaks can ruin your sleep.  Now I make sure that my CPAP mask is a little tighter before going to sleep to ensure a good night’s rest.

Try to keep your mask on all night even if you wake up in the middle of the night.  If your Sleep Apnea machine has a ramp feature (lower initial pressure that ramps up to the prescribed pressure) then you may want to hit that button to help you get back to sleep if you happen to wake up in the middle of the night.  I definitely notice a difference if I keep the mask on longer.

The ComfortClassic CPAP mask is an inexpensive mask that is ok for occasional use. I have it around for a backup when I don’t have time to throughly clean and dry my normal equipment however I don’t think it’s the best mask out there. I tried one out for about a month when I first got my CPAP machine and here are my findings:
Positives:

• inexpensive
• somewhat quiet, maybe a 3 out of 5, 5 being super quiet
• gel forehead pad could potentially be comfortable because of the material (but read on to the negatives)
• comes in small or large size (this can be a negative if you don’t know your size)

Negatives:

• parts are not really removable (gel forehead pad and seal that goes around your nose are stuck on the mask)
• doesn’t have a slider bar so the mask may stay in place while you turn your head so it’s easy to have an air leak
• single small forehead pad (made of gel) can create more pressure on the forehead compared to larger pads or multiple pads

Overall I’d give this mask about a 2 out of 5. It’s ok, but I wouldn’t order another one since there are better options available.