How to Prevent Leaks in a CPAP Mask
Instructions
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Wash your face. You should do this each night before bed. The natural oils on your skin prevents the masks from forming a proper seal.
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Clean the tubing and mask each morning and hang to dry. The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute recommends washing the mask daily and following the manufacturer's directions for cleaning the mask to prevent leaks. This removes any oil from the skin that may deteriorate the mask or cause it not to seal properly.
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Adjust the mask or straps to make sure they aren't too tight or too loose. Either extreme increases the likelihood of leaks.
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Contact your doctor if the problem persists. The leak could be the result of a mask that is too large or too small, which requires a mask refitting by a specialist.
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