How to keep your mustache or beard and sleep peacefully: The nasal CPAP masks guide for bearded men

Proud of your Movember beard, but your CPAP mask is at war with your facial hair ? Classic full-face or nasal masks (which cover the nose) create air leaks for men with beards or moustaches.

Air leaks can negatively affect your CPAP therapy. Unintentional air leaks create noise and dryness, which can disrupt your sleep.  Some people will then tighten the mask too much, causing red marks or even injuries.  However, it is not always necessary to shave.  The nasal pillow mask is the number one choice for those with mustaches and/or beards. 

Nasal pillow CPAP masks are the ultimate solution for sleep apnea and facial hair.

A nasal (or pillow) mask uses two small pads or tips that are placed directly in the nostrils just below the nose.  The nasal pillow mask does not rest on the upper lip or the cheek area, leaving the beard and mustache completely free.

The nasal mask and its main advantages, which are:

1. Maximum Waterproofing: Say goodbye to leaks caused by facial hair.
2. Minimal Contact: Reduces red marks and irritation on the bridge of the nose.
3. Total Freedom: Less bulk, ideal for reading, watching television or wearing glasses.
4. Lightness and Comfort: "Almost non-existent" sensation for freer sleep (especially for active sleepers).
5. Maintaining the Style: Allows you to cultivate any look, from a thin mustache to a full beard .

How to choose between a Dreamwear nasal mask, Nova Micro or Solo nasal pillow mask? Receive advice from my CPAP Expert at the Clinic ASC.  The right choice and proper fit of the mask is key to the success of CPAP therapy.  Receive your advice at the office on the south shore of Montreal in Saint-Bruno, in the east of Montreal in Pointes-aux-Trembles or even in a virtual meeting.  The advice is free!

Treating your sleep apnea the right way is vital not only for your quality of life but also to protect your brain, heart and metabolic system.

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