The purpose of a CPAP mask cushion is to create a seal that prevents air from leaking—plus it offers a gentle barrier between the mask and your skin.
Unlike nasal masks and nasal pillows that seal on the nose exclusively, the full face mask covers your patient's mouth and nose. They cover a larger area of your patient's face to create a CPAP seal over both airways. Although some patients may find the bulky size of these masks a bit uncomfortable, they're the perfect solution for those patients that require higher pressures or if they breathe through their mouth.
A physician may recommend full face CPAP masks to patients who:
- Breathe through their mouth primarily.
- Need a high-pressure CPAP setting.
- Have allergies or other medical issues that make it difficult for them to breathe through their nose.
- Sleep on their back.
