Is CPAP worth loosing the beard?

[Gunnyart]

Started CPAP a week ago and have tried two different masks with no success getting a good seal with either.

I'm not yet convinced it is doing any good for me yet... so...

Should I loose the beard I've been growing for years or make the best of it with a leaky mask?

[Gunnyart]

BTW my apnea is classified as moderate.

[Smart]

Lose the beard and stay alive....and look younger doing so...easy choice..

[Gunnyart]

Lose the beard and stay alive....and look younger doing so...easy choice..

I don't think its life and death in my case but looking younger is a good argument.

[denimdeerslayer]

I use the one that going in your nose. Still have my beard.

[Burntorange Bowhunter]

Start by trimming it. Short beard better than no beard.

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[zztex]

I don't think its life and death in my case but looking younger is a good argument.

You were younger when you didn’t have the beard 😄

[mattw097]

Have you tried using just a nasal pillow?

[Aggiebow88]

try nasal pillow rather than the mask.
and, YES, it is

https://www.cpap.com/cpap-masks/nasal-cpap-mask

there are several styles out there

[Gunnyart]

I use the one that going in your nose. Still have my beard.

My prescription specifies it has to be a full face mask to be covered by insurance

[brrdnk]

The Nasal pillow works for me and never an issue with beard or mustache. If you have not tried give it a go. I have not used a mask in I don't know when.

[175gr7.62]

My prescription specifies it has to be a full face mask to be covered by insurance

You should be able to buy whatever mask/attachment that connects to the hose. They aren't that expensive.

[Pushbutton2]

Yes

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[Gunnyart]

You should be able to buy whatever mask/attachment that connects to the hose. They aren't that expensive.

That a good idea. I'll buy one to try out and then see about getting my prescription modified.

[AntlerCollector]

My prescription specifies it has to be a full face mask to be covered by insurance

Get another prescription