It's important to replace your mask regularly to ensure that you maintain comfortable, effective therapy every night.
Some indications to help you know it might be time to replace your mask (or parts of it) are if you:
- have to tighten the straps very often
- notice the mask has lost its spring
- feel your treatment may be less effective than usual
- find that the cushion is still slippery even after cleaning it
General guidelines on when to replace CPAP supplies:
- Mask/Interface – 1 per 3 months
- Nasal Cushion- 2 per 1 month
- Nasal Pillows – 2 per 1 month
- Full Face Mask Cushion- 1 per 1 month
- Filter-Disposable- 2 per month
- Filter-Non-disposable- 1 per 6months
- Tubing-1 per 3 months
- Headgear- 1 per 6 months
- Chin Strap- 1 per 6 months
- Water Chamber- 1 per 6 months
For more information on how often masks and its parts need to be replaced, go to
https://www.resmed.com/us/en/consumer/products/resupply/knowing-when-to-replace-your-supplies.html
