AirFit F30 Mask Fitting and Review. Best Full Face Mask? 

For the last 10 years I’ve been using nose pillows thinking I was utilizing my cpap properly. Going to doctors telling me all looked good after reading sd card. All to find out my girlfriend told me I was losing air out of my mouth. Funny part was I never felt any better on cpap but thought all was fine cause doctors never said anything. I was fatigued, exhausemted, and was going through all kinds of testing for other things, even considering going onto testosterone. Low and behold my girlfriend found your channel, I listened, used a modified chin strap, and viola!!!! I felt amazing. Still some issues w/ nasal congestion but much better. A week later still freaking amazing. Bought a f30 and I’m using it tonight first time. So hopeful this will be even better. It’s a absolute life changer. Doctors never said anything about leaks. But my girlfriend says something, we see your videos, and my life has absolutely been turned around for the better. I thank you. I am a fairly fit dude who has obstructive sleep apnea. And I couldn’t figure it out. 10 years of pure misery. Work outs sucked, labor job sucked, life was horrible, depressed, couldn’t figure out why, blood tests, doctors appointments, for 10 freaking years. All to find out it was my cpap nose pillows. Man I can’t thank you enough. Freaking incredible. 👍🏼👌🏼👏🏼🤙🏼😀 seriously thank you!!!!

I absolutely love my F30. I started with a small mask as well and felt it was too tight around my nose. Once I tried a medium mask, I have been exceptionally pleased. The mask is extremely comfortable and the head gear stays in place and does not leave marks on my face. I have not had any problems with leaks at all. This will be my "go to" mask for years to come.

Thanks Jason. I just received the F30 and not sure how to use it. Many thanks to your help. It is great help.

I had to blind buy a F30 online and the store doesn't allow returns (not in the US). I was exactly between S and M in the guide. Ordered the Medium b/c of your video and it worked! Thanks for saving me a ton of money, Jason!

Jason thank you so much for someone that has a tenancy of breathing through my mouth the over the bridge of my nose mask plagued me with air leaks if 10 to 40 liters per min resulting in my compliance being poor. from day 1 I have had no recordable leaks this mask is way more comfortable than the old one I had. it's because of this video that I am now getting the best rest I have had

Went from full mask to this version! Consistently have 0 leaks! And so much more comfortable to wear! Best thing I ever did!

I’ve been through many masks and the AirFit F30 is my favorite. Part of the reason is that I need to wear a blackout eye mask at night for sleep. Wearing an eye mask can also block stray air occasionally blowing up into your eyes. The mask is effective and pretty comfortable. One downside is that the elbow connector is nigh impossible to clean and likely should be replaced every six months or so.

I love this channel, there definitely aren't enough CPAP Mask Reviewers out there.

Got my AirFitF30, yesterday. I have always used a size small, so that it what I ordered. Measure guide indicated that I should have gotten the medium. Still gave it a try last night, did not get the suffocated feeling you had but did feel it was a little to snug of a fit and was a little irritating to my nostrils as a result, but didn’t leave any red marks. I will be ordering the medium mask, to see if it fits me better. Up to now, my go to mask has been the dream-wear, my biggest complaint being that head gear even with a ponytail to sort of anchor it, had a tendency to slip causing air leaks that woke me up. I think I finally have found a mask and headgear that will finally both be comfortable and stay in place.

Very helpful. I appreciate the informative and detailed way he demonstrates the new F30 mask. I just got an F30 and choose it instead of the F20 because I wear glasses and liked the idea that I could keep my glasses on and read while using the mask at times. The new F20, though, only has two sizes, S or M. The respiratory therapist used the guage they provide and said I needed a M. The nose part fits well but immediately I noticed that if snug up to my nose, the lower part of the mask felt like its riding on my lower lip. My Quattro mask rides not on my lower lip but just below it. With new F30, I kept thinking "my lip is going to drop and I'm going to get air leaks." The several nights now I've used it, it has not. BUT, I wake up with saliva all over my lower lip and occasionally it makes burbling noise and/or I feel leaks, so it's a tug of war of "do I keep it up snug with my nose while feeling it ride up on my lower lip?" Or "do I try to share it and run into air leak problems?" Makes me think Resmed needs a L size too. That really hit home when I watched this person's F20 demonstration and saw Resmed uses a vertical measurement card and noticed that red dot at bottom (meaning mask too small) fell on the lower lip area. The F30 measuring card is horizontal (only measure for nose fit. I really appreciate the way Lanky Lefty demonstrates the mask. Thank you.

I just got my f30 bit I'm not sure if it's suppose to be sounds like air leaking...I feel like air is going into my eye

Great review of this mask. I just switched to the F30 after using the F20 and IMO is a much better mask. Had no leaks the first night and will not ever switch back! This mask was Very comfortable.

Thankyou...thankyou...thankyou...you have answered all my questions about the Airfit F30. I had wondered about the F20 and f30 headgear differences and if the cushions were inter-changable. I had been hoping for a mask i could switch to when my bridge of my nose became sore from my Mirage Quatro. After 5 years of sores, bleeding, and pain, i FINALLY (just in the last few weeks) realized i had been tightening the Mirage Quatro too much. I finally adjusted the headgear properly. Now i just use a remzzzs sometimes. i faithfully remove the oils from the cushion and my face before going to sleep. i have even used the same cushion for over a month. i have decided i will try the F30 just so i have a second mask style for comfort. i repeat. my Epiphany was learning to keep the mask as loose as possible without any leaks. I love my Mirage Quatro now and look forward to the F30. i love my cpap after having suffered sleep depprivation for 6 years before i was diagnosed in 2013. Cpap has been my life saver, No more falling asleep while driving, eating, talking, etc.....And i am no longer angry and grouchy. I wish all those who need cpap could find peace and comfort with their machines as i have. Keep up your good work.

I've been using the F30 for 3 months and I changed from a F10 nasal mask due to constant congestion. I'm a side sleeper who also tends to drop my chin toward my chest, pulling at any mask I wear. I've found this mask to be the most comfortable, most leak free and obstructive-free full face mask. The leaks I do get are the tip of my nose, usually after dropping my chin or moving the mask to scratch my nose (I really tend to have an itchy nose). I fully recommend this mask for those that can't wear nasal masks, but don't want a huge thing on their face. Get mask liners for sure! The one downside to this mask is the nasal holes, I would prefer they were not separate, instead just a rounded rectangle like the Dreamwear, I spend a lot of time after putting it on sticking my finger up in there to ensure they are lined up correctly. Thank you for your review, I've found your videos very helpful.

Great video. The f30 was the first full face mask that I could sleep well with. I love it.

I bought this mask and it's been a blessing in much more comfy sleep the only problem is the headgear strap tends to rub my ear space between my head raw I know all profiles are diffrent but I will continue to wear my f-30 great video and explination.

Been using the F30 for about a year now. Originally recommended as a good mask for someone with a beard (I had a goatee at the time but have since removed it). I love the mask, very comfortable and it's the first mask I've used that allows me to breathe through my nose. I always found the pillows very uncomfortable and they would dry my nose out significantly, even with humidification.

I have tried the mask a few times but have had a few issues. I have a big mouth and would love to see this mask come out in a large or wider version because if my mouth opens up just a bit and it will start to leak. The other issue I hav is it seems like one nostril is getting pushed up compared to the other. Love the channel, just got my CPAP machine about 2 months ago and you have been a wealth of information. Keep up the great work

I really do not understand why these masks are so damn expensive. This is just insane. When it does not fit good, you'r just screwed .

Thanks very helpful in picking out the right size. 👍

I watched your video and ordered it from your review. I did use your discount code and had no issues ordering the mask.

This is an incredible mask. I switched over from the Phillips dreamware and the results have been awesome. The Phillips never sealed well on my face, while the Res Med works well under high pressure.

Thanks for this! I use the DreamWear Full Face and have issues with leaking as soon as I relax after falling asleep. I can’t use regular full face because my bridge is too narrow so it leaks into my eyes, and they cause blistering. Sounds like it may be worth trying - I like the concept behind both, and am due for more supplies soon!

Just started BIPAP therapy with this exact mask. Friend of mine told me about your channel. I'll report back once I have all this more figured out! Thanks for the info and entertainment!

Thank you for recommending this mask. It really has changed my experience with using my CPAP. I have been using just the nose pillow mask and switched to this mask and BAM!! The best scores I've had in months. 90's +. If you're a side sleeper and have nasal congestion this is the mask for you. I love it!! And thanks again. oh and don't forget to change your setting in your machine to full face mask.

I am new to sleep therapy, but just purchased this mask. These may be silly questions. If you tend to breathe out of your mouth, do you need to try to prevent that with this mask or any other mask? Or is the point of the CPAP that you can breathe out of your mouth because you have a mask on. In regards to placing your nose in the mask, it should almost be on top of the holes correct? Thank you in advance!

i went from the F20 to the F30 recently and all i can say is WOW! this is giving me 8hrs+ of sleep every night with zero, zip, zilch, nada wake-ups. the only issue on the pillow is that i have to make sure to seat it into the holder very firmly. at first, i slept a whole night with a very slight leak not knowing that i didn't have the pillow firmly seated. i just thought that that was the way is was supposed to be. after seating the pillow properly, the very next night i slept almost 10 hours without waking up once with a silent mask...as in, the only thing i could hear was the machine on the nightstand i've been on the cpap train for a little over a year now, and couldn't be any happier with this setup. the F20 was "good," but the F30 is GREAT! the old F20 didn't work too good for me as a side sleeper. all of those issues have gone away now with the F30.

Just watched this video and the Dreamwear video...excellent videos...really helpful for a CPAP newbie...thanks mate...love a lesson on fitting to stop leaking under the nose.

F30 mask is amazeballs. I can finally fall asleep and stay asleep for a full 8 hours.

Thank you.... one week into RESMED Air Fit 20, just watching you I learned more about full face mask and proper fitting, and it pros and cons!!! I have the red bumps, heavy indentations on the top of the nose bridge, and chin leaks. I need the next size up medium!!! I will practicing, as the doctor says!!!!😘😘😘

The Airfit P10 nasal pillow mask has the most fabulous air vent/diffuser. It's sooo quiet and there is no jet of air that hits blankets and pillows when you tuck in. It only exists on that one product of theirs, despite being so genius. Every other mask/style I've tried since I can't stand because of the noise and air jet. Sometimes I have congestion and I need a full mask, but it's so annoying I take it off.

Thank you. The thing that gives me trouble with this model is the headgear. The part that rests on the top of my head does not want to stay over my head. Whether more snug or less snug, the top part slips towards the front of my head and sometimes drops over my forehead. Argghh. Thanks for the video though. It does help.

I have a love hate relationship with my 30. I use a medium BTW. When I first used the 30, I felt like my nose wasn’t lining up with the holes and one or both would act like a flutter valve causing the machine to shut off the pressure thinking I was exhaling. I adjusted the straps looser, not tighter, and it seemed to help. I experimented with my first 30 by extending the holes using a small scissor removing the demarcation between the two holes, that didn’t work, it seems that the holes needed to be separate. I’ve played with the 30 for about two months and I still have issues with waking up and having to readjust the mask, usually pulling it down on my nose. I have a mustache and it puts a lot of pressure on the hairs which causes discomfort. I’m motivated to make it work, I just wish the holes lined up better. I also have issues with my jaw dropping when I sleep on my back. My body always seems to want to be on my back probably due to my arthritis in my lower back which causes pain when I sleep on my left side. I tried to leave feed back on Res Med’s web site but can’t seem to find the link to Tech Services. I love your site, keep up the good work.

F30 works best for me than any others I’ve tied so far. F20 made me feel claustrophobic and air pillows required a chin strap.

Been using the F30 for 3 nights. Have been feeling pain from the mask "pushing" upwards. Strap adjustments have improved that and getting "used to" the mask is probably contributing to less pain in the nose. I like the flow and feel of the mask on my face. I can scratch my nose and chin without breaking the seal. I hope the nose pain is gone before too long. Came from a ResMed AirFit F10.

I want to thank you i just got my CPAP MACHINE and i feel much better after watching a few viedos..and now i feel so much better on ur video on first time users.

Thank you for the comment on the chin strap! I have TMD and any pressure back on the jaw is Bad! You’re the first person who has mentioned this. The mouth splint is needed and I have ordered this mask hoping it accommodates the splint better than others. Really appreciate your reviews.

I just got this mask last night and I love it, no leaks! It's also comfortable in both back and side sleeping positions.

The cushion separates from the shell and is difficult to reattach. Suggestion?

I like the fit of the F30, and it really helped me avoid redness and pain on the bridge of my nose. My only problem with it is that the right strap constantly comes unhooked from the magnet during the night, especially when I'm sleeping on my side. I'm hoping to exchange it to see if it makes a difference, because it wakes me up a lot.

I highly recommend this mask. For 6 months I tried various masks with little or no success. Before the F30. the F20 Full Mask helped me but not consistently and even gave me a black eye a couple of times. Been using f30 for a month with consistent low leaks and good events per hour. Very comfortable.

For the past couple weeks I cavme back to the f30 are we getting a lot less leaks. My wife says is no noise coming out. Also rotate with the F&P Vitara.

Watched this video last year and I immediately got fit and went for the change.......absolutely glad that I did! I Love everything about it..........it works Great!

I've had mine for about a week and it's the best mask I've ever had. I hate that it was $170 and that's certainly not uncommon for a CPAP mask. That's just over $14/month if you plan on using it for a year. I've used my masks for longer than that so it's a price I'm willing to pay for a decent night's sleep.

I have the f 30 but they dont have a medium wide so I had to get the medium but the nose holes wont work so.......I cut the rubber that holds the holes apart and it works much better ,know I'm not supposed to but it works. Great channel thank you

I recently changed to f30 and I’ve had some good nights where I did not constantly wake with dry mouth but others not so much.

I really want to use this mask as it is very comfortable, but I get this slight air leak on the upper left side and hits my eye. I tried all adjustments and it will not stop. I have the medium size, should I get the large?

I thought I was the small for the F30 - and like you, I struggled to breathe. It was an awful fit and I never seemed to be able to line the nose holes up so I was getting enough air. Will order the medium size cushion and hope that does the trick cos I’m done with struggling with leaks with the F20!

Love the F30, I've tried em all. Dreamware - not good at 16PSI, F20 not terrible but some leaking. F30 no leaks etc. Very comfortable

Im brand new to this and getting my machine monday. So this is great info to start with. Thank you!

I just got my Resmed Airfit F30 two days ago. The first night I really struggled with leaks. Last night I readjusted it and it fit better, but I found that it leaked around my nose. If I squeeze the points at the top together it seals. I think I may need a small. Other then that I am hoping it will work well. Thank for your review, and also thanks for being a crazy person!!!

Really like the F30 for its fit and comfort as compared to the P10 and/or F20. P10 had to wear chin strap and F20 made me feel claustrophobic.

Excellent video. Confirmed my purchase and thanks for the size guide heads up. Cancelled my small and reordered a medium! Cheers

Where we at on usage of those with a deviated septum?

I have this mask, and I've found it to be finacky when it comes to those nose seal. I've had to adjust it just right so it doesn't bother the area just under my nostrils. Overall it's a decent mask, but I'm more than likely going back to the F20 because of this reason.

Thanks Jason. I got the medium, and at first it hurt my septum, and pushed my nose up. I fiddled with the straps, and it’s better, however the nasal flow feels restricted. That’s just me. In my opinion the most comfortable mask is the foam air touch F20, but I can’t scratch my nose with out breaking the seal.

I have an F-20 Airtouch, pressures 18/14. (should be higher but leaks to bad) I have a full beard and hair. (Santa) How would this work for me? The bridge of nose gets sore trying trying to keep leaks out.

I'm having leaking issues with the F20. Going back for refit. Might try this.

I have a f30 and i absolutely love it!

I just started using a cpap machine and was lucky to get fitted with this one. I have to say it works great!

Terrific video. I love this mask, and I've tried many others. Only complaint is that the upper straps irritate the areas where my ears meet my head on both sides. Any suggestions?

Great review & tips! Much easier to unclip hose to get out of bed during night then removing mask! Also, using a foam neck brace to keep chin up/mouth closed- I’ll try that with my nasal pillow mask so I can switch between that one and the F30. I tried to use a chin strap with the nasal pillows to avoid mouth leak, but it gets too warm & creates a rash. Thanks!

I currently have the F30 And I've been using it for about 3 weeks now and I've been having Problems with proper air flow getting to the nostrils it seems like it collapses around my nose Every time I wake up at night he feels like I'm suffocating because I'm not getting enough air flow to my nose

Hello and thank you so much for your channel. I am currently using the Respironics Amara View but it hurts the top of my head as I have to cinch it so tight so that the side straps don't slide down and cut into the top of my ears. I think you had the same problem when you reviewed the Amara. Is the ResMed F30 a better fit?

intelligent and entertaining. thanks for existing to produce this content.

Using the F20, I was excited to try this when it came out but disppointment followed. Anyone with a large head will have to crank on the mask to have the top strap comfortable. My size7 3/4 only had about 1/4- 1/2 inch of velcro attached on the top strap and it wasn't secure. To make it secure I had to tighten it to the point it was uncomfortable. I think they need a large head gear size with this and I would try this again.

So is this better than dreamwear because I had the problem with leaking from bottom. I also had trouble getting my nose set as well. Would leak there too. Was considering trying airfit f20 but liked the size of dreamwear. Now wondering if F30 would do the trick. Hope I get an answer this time as they are waiting for my order!! TYIA!

This is what I use. I do feel restricted at times but I do like it. What’s the best setting for the moisture side of CPAP?

Tried the F30 and my AHI the first night was over 50 with extreme aerophagia. Had to go back to a nasal mask and AHI now around 5-10 @ 11psi

I've been using the F20 since I started using CPAP 14 months ago. Every now and then the bridge of my nose gets sore so I was looking for a smaller mask. The Dream Wear full face mask hurt the underside of my nose. I loosened the headgear but it didn't help and caused leaks. I picked up the F30 and have been using it for 5 weeks. It's my new favorite mask. No nose pain. No problem with air leaks. If I get up at night to use the bathroom I can leave the mask on and still throw on my glasses. It is a little tricky to snap the mask back into the frame after cleaning. Maybe there's a trick to that and I haven't figured it out yet.

I tried this last night on 17, vcomm, it was good compared to f20 (top nose leaks like no tomorrow)

Been on this for 4 months in the small and now have a RED face last 2 nights. I hate this. Didn't get much assistance when I started. Maybe need medium? Thanks for the info.

F30 is the best of 4 I've used. No pain on bridge of nose.

Oh wow I never got measured and it would not seal. I was so excited when it came out but nope I couldn’t get it to seal.

Hey Jason. I received the F30 a few days ago. It’s the greatest thing since sliced bread. I LOVE the design. But it hurts. My upper lip, at the bottom of my nostrils. I haven’t made it through the night nor have I made it to actually falling asleep. Any tips, my favorite CPAP mentor?

The Respironics DreamWear Full Face leeks for me like hell on the nostrils sides, but I like the DreamWear silicone headgear that takes the air from the top of the head bottom to the sides of your cheecks, which frees you from the hose at you front while changing sides while you're asleep. How is it when the hose connected to your front of the face? I've never tried this and that is the only reason I'm sticking with the DreamWear Full Face + Silicone headgear. Thanks!

The way you put on this mask made me take it back out of the bag. I never had luck before. Seems to fit okay at the moment - gonna try wearing it again tonight.

Your videos are so appreciated. I would love to see a video soon about what kind of facial mask to use when a person needs to treat precancerous spots on their nose and face. I will be using a cream soon that will cause a lot of scabbing over in larger areas such as the bridge of the nose. this is a good question for a future video especially for people who might have had facial surgery for skin cancer, etc. Thanks for all you do! I envision a CPAP mask that would just cover the entire face. LOL. Any ideas are appreciated.I have a ResMed airsense 10 and use a wisp nasal mask with chin strap. It's not 100% but better than any full face mask which always leak.

Thanks Jason for a great review, just got mine had the best 1st nights sleep . Super comfortable.I love it. Thank you for your great content. I have resmed f20 with the memory foam. This mask is a dream no more marks on my face.super comfortable. I fit the small size. I save money with no more memory foam. I replaced my f20 kit so have this as a back up. But the new mask is 😊 great. Keep up the great content.

I can only wear a full face but the bridge of my nose is red and sore in the mornings. I just ordered one from the site and used your coupon. Can't wait to try it. I do have a quick question, do I need to be clean shaved to wear full face mask? Is that prone to leaks? Don't have a full blown beard, only stubble that I shave about every two weeks. Thank you advance.

Man, I am having all sorts of issues. Leaking, and air deprivation. Constantly re-adjusting the straps. Finally just had to take it off and order a Philips Respironics Gel Pillow. While I wait to receive the Gel Pillow model, I might jack up the pressure and see it that make any difference.

I have a Dreammapper. What pressure setting is right for the N30 mask?

I had the f20 and it tore up my nose in less than a week. I went to the f30 and have had great results-especially compared to the f20 (only because it caused the skin on my nose to break down and bleed. The only problem I have is that sometimes I’ll wake up because the pressure have increased so much it sometimes causes the mask to leak. I have to get up and re-apply the mask and start over. But I can still feel some leaks once it starts again.

9:05 The CPAP is like: "This dude is not asleep" 😆

I currently use the P10. I want to try the F30 buts it takes an act of Congress to get the masks through your insurance cuz Cheap and Apria both need a prescription from the Dr.

I'd really like to see how strong those magnet connectors are.

Hallo Janson, thank you for the great video. I like this Mask very much. I live in Germany and I ordered the mask from the States. They only problem I have is, that early in the morning the mask starts to bubble on both sides of the mouth. I do not know why?

I've had the FX quattro for many years and thinking about the F30 as a replacement. I tried the F20 for a couple of weeks but it pinched the bridge of my nose too much and I felt very restricted. -Maybe time to try a non-over-the-nose solution.

Thank you SO much for this video; you confirmed that I'm not batsh*t crazy -- which I was starting to seriously question. I had asked my respiratory therapist to switch me from the AirFit F20 to the F30 mask so I could wear my glasses and read in bed. She measured my nostrils using the card, and exactly as you showed in your video, she insisted that I was a small. Hard for me to believe because I have a pretty big schnoz. But she was the expert so I went with it. I've had the F30 for two weeks now and I've been ready to go back to the clunky F20 because I've been waking up with total cottonmouth and throat from mouth breathing while I sleep. I just couldn't seem to get the F30 mask adjusted so I could breathe easily through my nose without feeling as if I were suffocating. But now I know that it's not just me! Monday morning I'm giving her a call and getting switched to a medium cushion.

Is it possible for you to give a link to the mouthpiece you are recommending. Thank you love the video

I am getting leakage near the connection point near the front of the mask near the valving. Unfortunately, I cannot sleep on my back, as I will still snore even with a mask on, but going from side to side certainly encourages more leakage.

I bought this and tried it last night. It's $249.00 in Australia....($189.71 USD) It took ages to fit the nose section. It seemed to blow air into my eyes. Then during the night, my nostrils became irritated and itchy from the contact with the mask and the air blowing. One nostril has a little sore in it now. The piece of silicone between the two holes was crimped. Maybe I had it too tight? I will give it another try and keep my F&P full face mask handy.

I just got this. First, it was very comfortable last night, but there is NO air that comes out like all others. Isn't the CO supposed to escape? Also, I took the mask piece off to wash it and I can't get it back on, so no CPAP tonight.

I keep getting mask leak. No matter how i adjust it

Hey there LL27, will you be doing a review on the F30i ??

When I got my Philips Dreamstation cpap last December this was the recommended mask. I really like it overall, but on occasion I have troubles with leakage where it meets my nose and sometimes just under my eyes. Occasionally it "bubbles" at the sides of the chin are. I can fix it by cranking on the straps but then it becomes uncomfortable. What am I doing wrong? I love it other than that. It's not a constant issue, but it usually happens once a week at least.

Followup to my earlier observations about this mask. I thought I loved it because I didn't need a chinstrap. But my AHI is normally .5 with the airfit p10 and my chinstrap. With this mask it's consistently over 5.0 with lots of CA's and RERA's. And my throat is sore all the time. Played a lot with humidity to the point of rainout and that did help some. But still a giant problem. I'm a mouth breather if I get the chance and I think this mask just encourages that. Probably would be a great mask if I didn't have that to deal with. No sealing problems for me. I'm afraid I need to go back to the Airfit P10 with chinstrap and get some good uninterrupted sleep.

I have a beard and have tried both. The full face works best for me. I just have to be sure it is snug by pulling the the side straps. You can also pull the rubbery part lower. Works great.

I'm surprised you did not mention that you can wear glasses which is a major plus, really enjoyed your video! Thanks bro! You the man! I got this mask and it was a nightmare! It leaked a lot! Really sucked!

Jason, thanks for the video, great. Can i use it with my Dream machine? do i need different tubing? Which mask setting would i use? Thanks