What is the Best CPAP Mask for Facial Hair?

Best CPAP Mask for Facial HairRegardless of whether you have facial hair or not, finding the most comfortable CPAP mask can be challenging. However, this task can be especially difficult for those with a beard. Your beard or mustache should not be an obstacle to effective CPAP therapy.

To meet the desires of every customer, many CPAP manufacturers have created CPAP masks that easily fit those with facial hair. Even though there is no particular best cpap full face mask for every user, some dealers assemble some of the top picks in each category including nasal, nasal pillow, and full face.

Best Nasal Pillow Masks for Facial Hair

With a lightweight style, the ResMed AirFit P10 Nasal Pillow CPAP Mask with Headgear is the best face mask for beards. The key-clip nasal pillows make it easy to change cushions, even though the QuickFit elastic headgear offers greater stability and adjustability. Along with providing a comfortable, easy-to-use fit features, this minimal contact design also gives the user a clear field of vision for watching TV or reading. Other options in nasal pillow cpap masks include the ResMed AirFit P30i Nasal Pillow Mask with Headgear which features a SpringFit frame with small, built-in ridges that adjust to any face size.

Best Nasal CPAP Masks for Facial Hair

Like nasal pillow masks, nasal CPAP masks are regularly the best selection for those with beards, as they only cover the nose. What about mustaches? The Philips Respironics DreamWear Nasal CPAP Mask with Headgear has an insignificant contact under the nose and a top-of-the-head tubing connection. A user can wear this nasal mask comfortably in any position without having to shave facial hair or frequency of CPAP therapy. Other innovative CPAP designs like the ResMed AirFit N30i Nasal Mask with Headgear includes a curved cushion that supports the nose for stability and comfort.

Best Full Face Masks for Facial Hair

Best face mask for beardsMany CPAP users prefer full face CPAP masks that can be a challenge with facial hair. An idea face mask for people with beard is the Philips Respironics DreamWear Full Face CPAP Mask with Headgear. This mask is made of lightweight silicone material and features an under the nose design that reduces facial contact so beards and mustaches do not pose a problem.

The mask also provides unhindered movement with its top-of-the-head tube design. Active sleepers with facial hair will find this CPAP mask to be the best. Other full face CPAP Nasal Masks like the ResMed Mirage Liberty Full Face Mask offer a comfortable adjustability so you can get a custom fit around facial hair. By sealing separately at the mouth and the nose, this mask offers less skin contact, while the crown-shaped headgear offers improved stability.

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