Do Memory Foam CPAP Masks Work? - A Full Review

[@marvinwhisman3333]

I switched from the silicon version to the foam version and never looked back. I get a much better fit with the foam, almost no leaks (7-16) and I can crank down the tightness if necessary without tearing up the bridge of my nose. I replace the foam portion every month and keep it cleaned daily with cpap mask wipes. By subscribing to an auto renewal every month it helps with the higher cost of the foam. Overall, money well spent in my opinion.

[@CPAPmyway]

Great Input. Thank you

[@jonathangoodson1736]

I've been using the full-face foam mask for over 3 years and it's been wonderful. It's lightweight, so there's no tendency of the mask to come unsealed when I move my head. And it allows me to sleep on my side in virtually any position. With this mask I have 100% compliance. I couldn't be happier with this CPAP solution!!!

[@CPAPmyway]

Great input. Thank you!

[@chuckbecker8735]

This is a high quality, comprehensive, and thorough review. Well done.

[@CPAPmyway]

Thank you!

[@robstockton911]

Hmmm…actually, it seems pretty subjective and cursory to me. I thought he would use the device’s leak detection report, at least.

[@IrishMist640]

This was a wonderful review. I think your pros/cons are spot on. I've tried both masks. I love, love the memory foam. In over 20 years of using CPAP therapy it's the only mask that's worked for me. I'm happy to report that my events are consistently below 1.

[@CPAPmyway]

Very Nice! Thanks for watching.

[@en2oh]

I’ve used the memory foam AirTouch for a while. One thing that seems to reduce foam deterioration is to wipe your face to get rid of the skin oils.

[@lonnisegilley4867]

As always, great review! The AirTouch F20 is what my husband now uses and he has a short beard. We started with the silicone version and couldn't control leakage (also had trouble with the machine noise itself which was corrected when we got the ResMed AirSense 11). Unfortunately, his script is 17cm (which is obviously high) and trying to adjust for leaks while not giving him a headache has been tricky. I think the ultimate solution is a lower, varying pressure, that fluctuates between 7 and 15 as needed by AHI's. We're working on this with his specialist. Nonetheless, this is mask (and machine) are what we're sticking with even if we have to replace the cushion (mask) every 2-3 weeks. With any other combination neither of us would get any quality sleep!

[@CPAPmyway]

Thanks for the input.

[@cris_miko]

I found by eliminating the noise of the silicone mask leak I can sleep better. Memory foam for the win!

[@CPAPmyway]

Nice. Thanks for the input.

[@cherihochstettler7124]

I have struggled with finding the right mask for my facial features. I have worn the F20 for about a week and it is better but the silicone is irritating enough that I don't make it through a whole night.I tend to wake up after two hours, try again another 2+ hours and then I am done. After watching this I am ready to try the memory foam to see if this is more comfortable. I watched the review with your wife and found it encouraging.

[@CPAPmyway]

Awesome! Thanks for watching and do not forget to let us know here in the comments how it works out. If you need to order it I have a link below for you. cpapmyway.com/store/cpap-mask-parts/full-face-cushion-replacements/resmed-airtouch-f20-full-face-mask-replacement-cushion

[@tomclark2850]

Good review of the options. I use the ResMed N20 mask. Started with the AirFit as recommended by my DME ... medium size as recommended by the fit kit. Hated that mask ... felt like the silicon edge was going to slice my nose off. Tried an AirTouch medium and liked the foam much better ... but, the mask itself kept tickling my nose ... think the foam squashes down a little more than the silicon. Tried a Large AirTouch mask and am still using it. The point, that you touched on in the video, is that not everyone has the same face structure. The fit kit only measured nose width ... not a good standard for my face. So, it doesn't hurt to go outside of the norm when looking for the best mask fit. For the last 90 day supply of masks, my DME allowed one Large AirFit mask in the mix ... want to be sure it isn't my new best mask.

[@CPAPmyway]

Glad to hear how well it is working for you. Thanks for watching.

[@teddyc.newton4874]

Well I used and still using the same memory foam mask for six months. Use mask wipes daily and once a week wash the mask in soapy water, no problems. I do see a small deterioration at the top of the mask with no problems of leaking. Headed for seven months.

[@CPAPmyway]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@ChrisHauber]

I've been using the AirTouch N20 for over a year now, probably longer and used the silicone AirFit N20 before that. All the negatives mentioned for the AirFit I had, but haven't experienced any of the negatives mentioned for the AirTouch, aside from maybe the length they've lasted though i've never really timed when I replaced them. I did over Christmas just have an AirTouch fail and have to be replaced however not for the reason mentioned of the memory foam separating but instead the part that is common between both the AirFit and AirTouch the silicone that attaches into the plastic, that seal separated. That was a pain, I was out of town, didn't have a spare with me and with it being over Christmas was a challenge. I did try to temporarily fix with electric tape to get the seal until could get a new one but didn't think about the moisture from the humidifier causing an issue which them made the tape a mess and got black all over my hands, face, frame and sheets. Do NOT try to fix with electric tape, lesson learned bad idea. I will say that cushion I also pushed longer than I think I've pushed any other cushion, I was out of supplies and kept putting off reordering. Just now getting around to finally reordering (aside from temporary single replacement over Christmas). So that one the failure happened way after the typical expectation of 30 days. I think I used that one for a good 6 months before it failed. The replacement I ordered over Christmas is now already over 30days and still no issues. I will say the one thing I have found is around the 30day mark the memory foam around the bridge does seem to start wearing and losing some shape. How long the AirFit and AirTouch have lasted is pretty similar.

[@CPAPmyway]

Great info. Thank you!

[@drc3471]

I switched to mfoam Resmed full face. Works better than just silicon. I wear bandage on the bridge of my nose to prevent redness. My pressure is 18 due to sinus and allergies so I really crank my headgear. No humidifier.

[@CPAPmyway]

Great input. Thank you.

[@bonniestiles5031]

What kind of bandage you use on the bridge of nose? 12:04

[@pumba1054]

Very informative video. I've been a CPAP user for almost 15 years. On 9/22 I had an overnight sleep study (1st time). I currently have a Dream Station 2 & was using a Wisp silicone nasal mask. After the study was done, it was determined (because I'm a mouth breather) I should switch to a full face mask (they gave me the memory foam version). Not too crazy about this so far but hopefully once it's all adjusted properly it'll get better. As a matter of fact, I've watched your video on adjusting the settings but in my case, I can only adjust a few settings (I cannot get the device button to do anything as it's not lit up). I'm guessing it was preprogrammed at the factory to someone's orders. Anyway, my main question is this: You state "not" to use soap & water to clean the memory foam full face--use the CPAP wipes. I called Sleep Central to verify their instructions to me & they claim hot soapy water is just fine to clean it. So, who's right?I don't really want to spend more money than I have to. Any reason I really need wipes? Any feedback would be appreciated.

[@CPAPmyway]

I would try both the way that I have described to you and the way they have described. My bet is that if you wash that foam with soapy water the cushion will not last nearly as long. But I am always open to being wrong.

[@pumba1054]

@@CPAPmyway The manufacturer & seller both agree with you. I did purchase the wipes.

[@TheBMCRET]

I have been using the foam mask for a few months and love it. I won’t go back to the silicone ones.

[@CPAPmyway]

Thanks for the input.

[@larryvanduren1154]

Great information and well explain,thanks

[@CPAPmyway]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kevinayres9902]

I have 2 scars on the bridge of my nose from the memory foam mask. It really rubbed me wrong. Silicone is much better for me now that I grew a Santa beard. Thanks for the review.

[@CPAPmyway]

Wow. NOt what we usually hear, but really great info. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@michaelc1090]

I had the same experience. Glad to see I'm not alone. My theory is that I grind my teeth so much that it wiggles the foam back and forth on the bridge. The silicone doesn't seem to do it as much.

[@TheMogator]

Memory foam rubs the bridge of my nose raw.

[@jamesw3142]

I use the F20 AirTouch and saturate it with water regularly to clean. Water needs to be somewhat warm. I pat it dry with a towel and then air dry. I can usually get almost 3 months of use.

[@CPAPmyway]

Thanks for the input.

[@tondahill6623]

Love the memory foam on the F20. My Dr is consistently surprised that I have no leaks every year.

[@CPAPmyway]

Nice!

[@royestrada777]

I use the N20 cushion but heard it's a good idea to get a full face mask if you ever get a cold or are congested, so I bought it and tried it for 3 days and didn't like it. I put it away and forgot about it. I had nasal surgery 3 days ago and thank God I was able to find the AirFit F20 otherwise I wouldn't have been able to sleep. I won't know if the surgery was successful for a few weeks, so either I go back to my cushion or stay with the F20. If I stay with the F20 I'm definitely going to try the Memory Foam.

[@CPAPmyway]

Thanks for the input.

[@gosman949]

I can get 2-3 months on my air fit memory foam mask! Just keep it wiped clean with baby wipes. And no leaks between 8-17!

[@CPAPmyway]

Wow! That is great.

[@Xmanz-ud7ff]

I’ve tried both the foam and silicone versions of this mask. I use 15 cm of pressure. Because my nose is so narrow I could never get the foam mask to seal properly around the bridge of my nose. But I can tighten the silicone mask enough to stop the leaks. Tried the smallest size of the foam mask (I usually wear a medium), but even that didn’t work. Wish I could figure out how to make the foam mask work due to its superior comfort.

[@CPAPmyway]

In some cases it just doesn't work.

[@Big_Tex]

I’ve been using a foam ResMed F20 and it’s been brilliant. Near zero leakage and sub 1.0 events/hr every night. And usually no lines. Been using it almost a month. So remains to be seen how long its works well. But wow I’ll buy one every month if I have to.

[@CPAPmyway]

Nice. Thanks for the input.

[@madogg152]

I am a very high pressure user due to Neurological Apnea. F20 Air Touch Memory foam seals better and is more comfortable. The F20 standard, deformed my teeth and now I need braces. The Air Touch, distributes the load and doesn't cause deformation.

[@CPAPmyway]

Thanks for the input and watching.

[@kenromaine2387]

After having major F20 silicone mask leaks for over a year ( no green smile face in the morning ). I switched to the F20 AirTouch Foam mask and asked myself why did I wait a year. For the past two weeks every morning I wake to a "green smiley face" and my "myAir" nightly score has move from 50-70 range to 95-98 range every night. Cleaning the F20 foam seal does look to be an issue.

[@CPAPmyway]

Great Input! Thank you.

[@michaellicavoli3921]

Been only using CPAP for a week,have the F20 mem foam. Worry about daily washing since I droll and whipes won’t cut it!

[@CPAPmyway]

Thanks for the input.

[@bward7960]

I have the same problem. My mask is saturated with drool at the corners every morning. Going back to silicone.

[@gbkworf]

I'm still new to CPAP, been using an F30I. I would love to try a memory foam mask. Any idea if Resmed is going to make one with tube coming from top, which is a requirement for me.

[@CPAPmyway]

I have not heard that is in the works.

[@D.Frasure]

I'm an 8 and the Memory Foam works really well for me. get a great score as well.

[@CPAPmyway]

Nice! Thanks for input.

[@ingridhile740]

Is it true or not that you shouldn’t clean the airtouch memory foam with a UV cleaner?

[@CPAPmyway]

You are not supposed to but I will confess that I have never tried.

[@eastwood252]

Hold on…did I just watch an entire video of a dude reviewing a cpap mask only to hear him say he doesn’t actually wear a cpap mask to sleep at the end?? Hahaha very helpful though. I have silicon currently and have been wondering about the seal of memory foam. Gonna give it a shot! Thanks!!

[@CPAPmyway]

You are welcome. I hope that my insight from the feedback of thousands of CPAP customers came off in the details of the video. Thanks for watching.

[@clarenceroller7897]

Is Resmed ever going to make an f 30 with memory foam?

[@CPAPmyway]

Havent heard anything about that, but it sounds like a great idea.

[@monicaneimoyer7596]

I tried the F20 Air-touch size medium first. I liked it but it makes my nose completely stuffy. Even feels like it’s pinching my nose sides. I have a small nose and thought it would fit fine. I switched to the F20 Air fit size medium. It works good but is not as comfortable. When I compared the two side by side with the inside facing up, they have a different shape. The Air Fit is more round. So for now I am using it. I do wake most mornings with marks on my face and the top bridge of my nose is permanently red. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

[@CPAPmyway]

You might can try the larger size on the airtouch cushion.

[@monicaneimoyer7596]

@@CPAPmyway Thank you. I didn’t even think of that. I’ll give it a try.

[@karenmora1453]

I’ve been using the Mirage Swift nasal pillows for years, but now it’s discontinued. My chin relaxes and I end up with some mouth breathing therefore extra dry mouth which wakes me up. I use a wide elastic chin strap but my mouth fills up with air even though my lips are closed. What brand and style of mask would you recommend for someone that likes the nasal pillows but has a mouth-air problem. I’d like very much to get away from the chin strap if I could. It irritates my chin.

[@CPAPmyway]

Great question. I would recommend one of the Minimal Contact full faces. Check out this link to see them all compared side by side. cpapmyway.com/blog/best-minimal-contact-full-face-cpap-masks

[@jgins001]

Why does Amazon list a Prop 65 cancer warning for the Air Touch?

[@CPAPmyway]

No clue on that one.

[@6996katmom]

I had to switch from the nasal to the full face mask. The first night the top hurt my nose. Now I have a big pimple looking thing on the top of my nose. Am I wearing it too low? Should I put it higher?

[@CPAPmyway]

You may want to consider a minimal contact full face in this scenario. If the memory foam is bothering you then others will be as bad or worse in most cases. Links to minimal contact options below. cpapmyway.com/store/index.php?route=product/search&search=minimal&category_id=170

[@dondgc2298]

Same problem. Very frustrating. If I tighten it down I have zero leaks - which is great. But I also get a giant red sore on the bridge of my nose.

[@Kirkshelton]

pressure of 10 is middle of the road? Mine is set at 4. If I have an event I think it jumps up to around 10 but it wakes me up.

[@CPAPmyway]

Thanks for the input.

[@paulyablonski5331]

Can you use a SoClean machine with a foam mask ?

[@CPAPmyway]

You can not.

[@barrykandell623]

I've used both The foam one kept splitting at nose after 15 days or so Went back to silicone

[@CPAPmyway]

Thanks for the input.

[@jimandrea96]

It’s really comfortable but I can’t get a good seal, most nights, I’m at 30 leaks/minute.

[@picturemethis]

I bought the silicone one and it hurts the bridge of my nose when I sleep on my side. It mostly hits the side bridge of my nose. I wonder if this would stop that?

[@CPAPmyway]

I would say that it is worth a try

[@abhilashts2102]

i have large size full face mask, can i change the cusion to medium size and will it fit with my previous strip and connector?

[@CPAPmyway]

Yes each size cushion will fit the same frame. Even the AirTouch and AirFit cushions will fit each others mask frame.

[@Guitarbarella]

Went from the f20 mem foam to silicone to the Quattro mirage- thought I’d hate the Quattro- love it way better than the f20. Much better to seal at high pressures. F20 is not as good - can breath easier in the Quattro too

[@CPAPmyway]

Thanks for the input.

[@JoanQuestNow]

Why can you not put the memory foam mask in a UVC sterilizer? I wipe mine down and put it in the sterilizer everyday. what's the problem?

[@CPAPmyway]

That is just what ResMed says. I would think that it just breaks down the foam much quicker.

[@bonniestiles5031]

I have tried to find your wife’s video not sure how and where. Nothing against men but I am new since Dec 2023 and wanted women’s prospective on using cpap or bipap machines. Trying not to give up. 12:04

[@bonniestiles5031]

Never mind found your wife’s video!

[@CPAPmyway]

Ok great. If I was better at youtube I would be able to link these things better. @@bonniestiles5031

[@ebenhutchinson7487]

Airfit F20 medium really works best for me...

[@ebenhutchinson7487]

Short beard

[@CPAPmyway]

Nice thanks for the input. @@ebenhutchinson7487

[@bufalo9845]

Good morning and happy 2024, do you know any company that I would find the Mirage Liberty mask? Thank you for all the information.

[@CPAPmyway]

I think that we may still have some supply in stock. You would need to call us about that though. 813-704-6038

[@pitchkapizda8355]

Yes they work the best just expensive

[@CPAPmyway]

Thanks for the input.

[@haroldjohnson2041]

I tried the Air touch F20 foam mask for a week, it was HOT and felt heavy, I live in Texas and even with the AC at 72F it was hot. The Air Fit F10 is very nice after 7 years it works, my pressure setting is 5-14, I average less than 1.1 events/hr., I am keeping my silicone seal mask. the foam mask is a great solution to a problem I do not have.

[@CPAPmyway]

Thanks for the input

[@banana_hammock7158]

I DEVELOPED A SORE ON THE BRIDGE OF MY NOSE BECAUSE OF THE ,MASK AND LEFT A SCAR..I WAS NOT HAPPY..I ALSO WAKEUP WITH THOSE LINES ON MY FACE..KINDA IRRITATING...IVE BEEN ON CPAP SINCE 2009.... I TRIED THOSE MASK LINERS AND THEY DIDNT REALLY WORK KEPT COMING OFF..I RECENTLY UPGRADED FROM THE AIRSENSE 10 TO THE 11..I LIKE IT.NOT ALOT OF CHANGES, ALTHOUGH IM NOT A FAN OF THE WATER CHAMBER..IM CONSTANTLY WASTING WATER ON THE FLOOR WHEN FILLING ..DEFINTELTY LIKE THE WATER CHAMBER ON THE AIRSENSE 10 BETTER

[@CPAPmyway]

Great input. Thank you.

[@Claire-mv1tf]

They are the only mask that I can use.. as I have an allergy to the silicone.. Don't last as long .. also cannot submerge clean the memory foam.. only pain to use.

[@CPAPmyway]

Glad it is working for you.

[@suneelduttgoyal2531]

it could be covered in two minutes only. Its un necessary repetitions of words

[@CPAPmyway]

Thanks for the input.

[@BlackBezos]

Not a fan of those masks at all. Full face doesn't seal properly

[@CPAPmyway]

Thanks for the input.

[@happysmile1185]

NOOOOO

[@CPAPmyway]

Thanks for the input.

[@pitchkapizda8355]

I find that the memory foam seals very well but iam under high pressure and it doesn’t last long at all but I do have to wear it very tight

[@CPAPmyway]

Great input. Thank you

[@rolltide5586]

Sorry to be a Debbie downer but do a 2 min google search on what VOC chemicals are in memory foam. Then look into them to better understand what they do to your health. Then ask yourself if that is what you want stuck to your face all night for the next year or two. Keep your life insurance policy paid up for your loved ones if you do. This is the end of my PSA.

[@CPAPmyway]

Thanks for the input.

[@chicochicolini3911]

I agree about the toxicity of the.memoru foam. I've scrupulously avoided memory foam ever since it first appeared on bedding etc. But since l have needed cpap therapy, l find l have little choice. I need a full face and the silicone was terrible, sore nose, itchy skin, leaks. I trialed the foam version with immediately good results and comfort. I don't like it but it's either die from memory foam or die from severe untreated complex apnea! All that plastic is bad too, plastic water tub, plastic hose, plsdyoc mask, all shedding microplastics we are inhaling. You can't win 😢. Just do your best with what you have and leave the rest up to chance.