ResMed AirFit F30 Review - Tested by a CPAP User Long-Term

[@stevemusselman2622]

After using a hybrid mask for years, I switched to this after ResMed discontinued the hybrid. I found the mask a bit counter-intuitive - I get a better fit when I don’t force a tight fit under the nose. The beauty of this design is that the nasal bladder inflates to create a snug fit. I get perfect/near perfect mask fit scores - better than when I was using the hybrid mask. As a side-sleeper, I get an even better fit when on my side. Perfect mask for me, after being committed to a hybrid. If you try this mask, have it sit right under your nose - don’t force it snug. When you start your therapy, the bladder will inflate to seal the nostrils. Give it a chance.

[@reelinsects5086]

First time cpap user. First night was ok with this mask . 3rd night my nose was really sore at the tip and acne.

[@unclefester9113]

I like this mask and also the Amara View mask. The Amara - really seems better - as it seems to really allow me to keep my mouth mostly closed and breath thru my nose (at least while I'm falling asleep ) At times the F30 ends up really pushing up against my nose and I even feel that discomfort for an hour after I'm up. But at least its not crushing the bridge of my nose like other masks. I'm not really thrilled with the F30 head gear. I wish it could get a little rework.

[@ColShephard]

under the nose at the pressure point starts to hurt after a few days, cause you have to keep it tight to seal right or you get leaks round the nose pillows. Had to go back to my old mask for a while so that pressure point would quit hurting.

[@david37445]

I get great results with this mask as far as numbers are concerned...such as events per hour are much better..However leaks are an issue..11 times i had to adjust for leaks last night. Overall this mask works as well as my Mirage Quatro. the Quatro leaves marks on my face..Leakage seem to be a problem with all masks i have tried..finding a good mask is a bit of a crap shoot..

[@patchwork007]

I'm extremely happy with my mask and it works fine. I couldn't get to grips with the mask that just covered the nose as I breath through my mouth!

[@rick43pen]

I absolutely loved this mask at first but found after a few hours my the bottom of my nose was becoming sore from the pressure. i do have a high pressure setting though ( 18) . This mask seems to deliver air much more efficiently than the full face mask and holds a seal much better. I'm experimenting wit ha lower pressure to see if that resolves the problem. Of course this review is for MY FACE with this mask and your results may be totally different.

[@grandmakate5648]

I did too at first, but the masks don't hold up for long. After a couple weeks they are wearing, stretching or something. I was getting rash from the material due to the heated water vapor, too high humidity. The office turned it down for me and that helped at first. After several months using them, I noticed that my lower teeth were being pushed back and are now crooked. Dentist noticed too. Caused by pressure of mask against them. Also, my F30 masks started leaking during sleep. Wakes me every hour or so to readjust. So much for good quality of sleep. I am allowed 1 mask per month on my insurance. When I told my suppler, they said to buy new masks myself on Amazon, much cheaper. It still does not help or solve the problem. Not happy with them at all, nor the entire ResMed system & headgear. Bruised face and headaches. Wish I could find something that works better. Yes, I did try the F20 with the head mounted hose, hated that too. They told me F30 was better. I am about ready to give up the entire process.

[@rick43pen]

@@grandmakate5648 what is your pressure? I quite using water years ago. It helps with the sealing but like you I was experiencing heat rashes and didn't like all the water vapour inside the mask. The masks can be very hard to wear for most people.

[@greg6509]

The best mask I've found and I've tried many. Excellent reviews sir!

[@SilvaPlumbingServicePtyLtdCanb]

hope this helps someone- found the issue is not the mask its the quiet flow elbow- the silicone check valves do not seal properly (little opening at centre enable heavy exhale to lift flaps- when exhaling heavy or at higher pressures the check "flaps" seal the exhalation cycle so you breath back into the tube- after 2hrs , you are breathing almost pure co2- and hot moist second hand air (more like 300 hand air) . do some tests just on the quiet elbow... it is a poor design - brain melting after a 2 weeks super poor sleep 1.5 - 2 hr mask removal. mask used was airfit 20 not 30- but same quiet flow elbow... airfit 20 is super comfy though... poor R&D from resmed- they lost my business...

[@rdbza1]

I am struggling with this mask. Do not recommend it. Feels like I cannot breath through the nose part

[@kimberlemae]

I thought I was the only one. I feel like the nose space is too narrow. The thin piece of plastic bubbles under my nose. Do you have that problem?

[@nancybrock4503]

I can not get a good seal on this one and the under nose thing is annoying.

[@bluegranite]

I have been using my F30 mask for two weeks now and I love it. It is comfortable, easy to adjust, secure when moving in bed and very quiet. I have not experienced any air leaks once my mask was properly adjusted. I honestly wouldn't change anything about this mask except to add memory foam in the future. If you are looking for a great alternative to a full sized face mask, give the F30 a try. It has been the perfect fit for me.

[@prasaddixit1210]

Does it stops snoring?

[@kathyvuquyen712]

How do you get your cushion to stay in once you've taken it out? Is there a trick?

[@sliederinaustin]

Kathie, I used the Amara View for quiet a while, which is similar in design. I felt like the nostril holes would slip out of place and be blocking my nostrils partially, and I would wake up and have to adjust it back into place or be breathing out of my mouth. Have you had anything like this happen? I've been using the AirTouch F20 for a couple of months, and I like it, but I would like to be able to wear glasses in bed so I can read before I go to sleep. I do feel I've had some issues dialing in the fit - and it looks like this one has the same headgear as the F20. Any insight you have would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

[@conqueror75]

Hurts my nose and wakes me up after a couple of hours. Had to go back to my old mask

[@superbeefus]

I would love it, but it rubs right where my upper lip meets my nose, and left a sore. Such a disappointment. Now if there is a way to keep that from happening I'd be happy!

[@wunderin2844]

My husband has this mask now, but the valves that keep him from breathing air in from outside the mask also seem to be keeping him from expelling Co2. He has used the Amara View mask for years but his clinic ran out and sent him the airfit f30. So far he hates it. But I’m thinking the mask may not be preforming as it should.

[@mdenizot2]

Excellent demo and contents, thank you! I'm very tempted by this mask...

[@emilywilson8289]

I use this mask it is an excellent mask, my favourite so far

[@Justice0900]

Thanks. I've decided to get one after watching this.

[@wread1982]

I love my F30 mask but the first two days it gave me a headache cause I didn’t feel like enough Co2 was going out through the tiny fusser holes. So I took the elbow apart and drilled 8 of the holes larger with a micro drill bit and glued it back together and it works 10 times better. You can’t see it but if you take the diffuser apart they put a baffling type breathable fiberglass over the holes to muffle the sound as it comes out

[@keri2000]

Wow, I never even thought about this. I'm planning on getting this mask. Thanks for the tip.

[@gosman949]

this may be an illegal medical modification that your Dr. would scold you for! And certainly void all warranties and make ResMed not responsible in the event of death with this modification.

[@wread1982]

It works great so sue me@@gosman949

[@gosman949]

@@wread1982 Ha ha- at your own risk. I'm not ResMed.

[@popeyegordon]

@@wread1982 You are an ignorant jackass. You changed the designed output parameters for your cpap machine. You can not have the problem you claimed, these are vented to provide fresh air with every inhalation while maintaining the prescribed pressure. The design is tested and certified by FDA experts.

[@gregmackay8068]

Cushion hurts me around mouth area extremely uncomfortable and leaks around top end of nostrils. Either left or right. Cud be made of softer material with rounded reinforced outlines to avoid cushion cutting into mouth area. Cushion nostril also to soft. Mask shud be softer and cater for pointed noses.

[@garytillman9380]

Hi David I may use this mask for quite a while like you said it's a really good seal and really good views of my CPAP I get a lot of air in my lungs oh, and I feel great in the morning. I rotated with the Vitara mask

[@OuryLN]

I found it difficult to use. Inhalation was good, exhalation was poor. My oximeter show 89%. AHI was 9. Mask fit was 19%

[@pamelalongmoore]

If you wear dentures (and take them out at night) the F30 does not work. There is nothing for the mask to sit against. I would have loved this mask....

[@kentyler966]

I have been wearing a mask for at least 10-12 years. I seem to notice after a week or so that new headhear loses some of it’s elasticity and has to be pulled down hard to seal. It really seems to make difficult getting the mask seal well. . As soon I get new headgear the problem disappear for another 7-10 days. Anyone else notice this?

[@CallsignVega]

Yes, they do this on purpose to sell more supplies.

[@Ray-gu5kp]

Thanks for the video, just ordered this mask! Hope the holes on the cushion line up with my nose, that is the fucking problem I've been having, it restricts my breathing, that is the problem I've been having with the other fucking mask! Also wearing glasses is a fucking must!

[@popeyegordon]

Is there a size LARGE version yet? Just went to doctor today and she put the medium F30 on me with 16.5 pressure and I was impressed but she said I should order the LARGE instead which she had no sample for. Medium is a bit too narrow for my wider but not extremely wide nose.

[@nontastheodorides3550]

Sorry only two sizes small and medium for mask and strap. Jiggle it around to get a good fit. Mask should fit under nostrils (nostrils is the objective ) not to the tip of nose. I've been on it for three months. Just a well to get a proper fit. Good luck

[@johnwilleford7715]

So David does the quite air elbow unplug from the mask or is it hard attached like the Quattro fx ? I would like to know.

[@jefferson4579]

What about pressure do you need to adjust bypap pressure from last mask? It's seems higher to me. Any one know. My events went up.

[@poeterritory]

Good review. Does this mask tend to leak when the pressure is high?

[@ColShephard]

my pressure is at 14 and if you dont have that mask tight it will leak at the nose pillows and then you will have a pain in the pressure point under your nose above the lip where the curve of the pillow sits just under the nose, and it will hurt so bad you wake up in the middle of the night.

[@micheleerdman7922]

I have been getting an itchy rash from it. I think the harder silicone has something in it that is bothering my skin.

[@christianeidsmoe4772]

I used to get that on the bridge of my nose from a full face mask that went above my nose. I've used pillows for a year now and they work, but if I move around it gets pushed off my nose and I wake up to a hurricane.

[@BlueTrain77]

I have been having leaks on the sides of my nose while using this mask. Do you have any tips to prevent this issue? I do not want to overtighten as I know that can make leaks worse, but it is hard not to when the leaks keep happening.

[@kathyvuquyen712]

Try pushing it higher towards your forehead to make sure your nostrils are really in and the edges of the cushion come up the outside of your nostrils. I am having problems getting my cushion to snap back in. It just keeps falling back out. I don't hear a snap sound or see anything for the cushion to grab onto like a lip. My husband thinks you put it in and then give it a little twist. It seems to work for him, but not me. Any ideas as to what I am doing wrong?

[@lkmary1]

@@kathyvuquyen712 Hey Kathy, thank you for your feedback on this face mask. I was having trouble with the area around the nose arbys your comment helped. I also struggled with getting the mask to snap back in and found that it needs to twist in.

[@markpost549]

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[@lbkugler]

I have been using ResMed full face masks for 15 years without a rash problem. Just got the new F30 and have a rash over the entire area covered by the new mask. Washed it thoroughly and adjusted the pressure to a reasonable level but still have the rash. anybody else have this problem?

[@nyccolm]

Are you using the medium or small mask please?

[@MMm-le7jj]

Good vid . The mask is great, however as all things got to get the sizing of frame and face peice right. Much prefer the hoses that come from top of head as oppose to the nose area . No pulling / tugging down etc or getting caught up in bed 🛌 at night. Practicing/ training your body to sleep on your side if you can - as it helps keep airways open more as oppose to on your back . Pillows - low, thin ones .. Ahi events - have dropped steadily, 😊🌈 just keep going don’t give up ... Your health and overall well being will be better off - long term 🌈 Sleep well all ..👍

[@Requiem4aDr3Am]

I wish they had a large strap for the mask. My large head is a very tight fit for this with the straps tugging a ton on my temples, top of head, and back. When I try to compensate by loosening up the mask a bit going to the furthest possible I can the mask loses seal and I end up with fragmented sleep. I've been using it for about 2 weeks now and tracking stats online with it it is giving me usually 80% efficiency each night which is okay. I have still been getting episodes though where my heart rate is spiking due to low O2. Despite that it is the best treatment mask I've been able to tolerate thusfar. Just wish it came in a slightly bigger size.

[@johnboyle3260]

The mask actually comes to two sizes,small & medium.I'm big-headed but the medium fits.My problem is while sleeping,the mask can ride up enough that it sometimes obstructs the masks' nasal openings.at the same time my lower lip drops below the mask base breaking its air flow.I wonder if this harness comes with a chin-strap option?

[@jimmys11000]

this is what i am worried about, i move about a lot and therefore move my mask and then it doesnt work

[@robertbrown3424]

How do you clean that little plastic ring that connects to the hose BAD

[@lchew2001]

what is the correct fitting for the strap on top of your head. it seems like if you put it on top of your head that it can easily slide forward. is there a preferred spot for the head strap? should it be able to slide forward or backwards? thanks

[@gosman949]

Looks like people are having problems with this mask. I'll stick with my excellent AirTouch F20 with the soft memory foam!

[@keithsarty3039]

Ty sir ! I'm literally checking reviews of both those masks right now to figure out which one I should grab ! I believe I'm going to go with your mask also ! Helpful comment sir, you're awesome. Stay safe !

[@pamelahart3212]

I have used Amara mask for 7 yrs. At times I awake with a very large blister on my cheek. Im looking for a recommendation for a full face mask that doesn't leak or cause pressure blisters

[@jessereed8148]

Question: I currently use a F10 mask. Looking to upgrade. will this mask connect to my existing heated hose? I assume yes since the mask is listed as compatible with air sense 10

[@janusviborgolesen9613]

Hello sir. I've used this mask for nearly a Year now. My experience is that there is a great difference to how well the mask seal to the skin if your head is tilted in forward (like when looking down) or backward ( like when looking up) while sleeping. I miss that the belts are more elastic. Else I have tighten it too much and then it gets a little unconfortable. Also i have sewed the welcros since they came apart while sleeping. Could it be an idea to add stronger welcros? Thank You in advance

[@NickGergits]

The head gear comes in only one size and it is way to large for my 50 something daughter, which allows leak and noise. Need a lot smeller head gear.

[@manda_panda3095]

Can I use the same headgear for the f30 I have the f20 headgear but switching to f30 wasn’t sure thanks

[@prasaddixit1210]

Does it stops snoring?

[@kerrischroder1271]

Yes, I have stopped snoring altogether.

[@kathyvuquyen712]

It does. You contact a sleep study doctor and the test your breathing during an overnight sleep over. then they can tell how much air you need to keep your throat open while you are sleeping at home. Your insurance covers the cost of the testing and supplies according to your contract.

[@gregmackay8068]

I sleep better without mask.