If you have been diagnosed with sleep apnea and prescribed aContinuous Positive Air Pressure (CPAP) Device, choosing the rightmask to use with your CPAP is quite important. If the mask isuncomfortable, compliance with using the CPAP falls dramatically,and not using your CPAP can lead to very severe health problems inthe future.Nasal MasksProbably the most commonly used mask is the nasal mask. Thismask fits over the nose and is usually cushioned with a gel or softplastic liner to form a good seal to prevent air leaks. Those withfacial hair may have a problem with the mask sealing properly, butthat isn’t guaranteed. Don’t let the tech talk you out of tryingit, because you have a mustache. Some can use a nasal masksuccessfully with facial hair.One of the drawbacks of this type of mask is air