CPAP Masks for Women: What's the Difference?

You’ve been asleep for an hour at most, and now the dog is barking or the baby’s crying. Frustrated, you roll over and get in a staring contest with your digital clock, willing it to say something other than 3 AM. You groan, knowing that it’s a losing battle, so you begin to shuffle about the house in the dark. Just as you realize the coffee isn’t even brewing yet, you stub your toe on a misplaced shoe, curse it all, and seriously contemplate going back to bed. How can you be expected to feel rested and alert with this as your morning routine, especially when you suffer from sleep apnea?

Ladies, we understand, and Aeroflow Sleep is here to help. While we can’t save you from being up before the sun, we will discuss which CPAP masks are exclusive to women and how a female-specific design may improve your sleep therapy.

Not all CPAP masks are created equal. Most unisex models were designed to fit men’s facial features, and many don’t even take into account that the size of a male’s skull varies greatly from that of a female’s. Headgear becomes loose, mask cushions slide uncomfortably against the skin, and leakage is more common when women use a unisex CPAP mask. 

Plus, there’s nothing cute about the way they look. Let’s face it; becoming Darth Vader every night isn’t sexy to anyone. 

Fortunately, these obstacles have been overcome thanks to specialty “For Her” models, so let’s take a look at 4 CPAP masks real women swear by:

Gone are the days when manufacturers make a product pink and call it “For Her.” (At least, that’s the case in the world of sleep apnea.) Dedicated time and effort goes into the creation of each “For Her” CPAP mask, and there are 3 key components to be considered when introducing a new model: size, comfort, and style. 

We’ve already touched on how beneficial size is, given how well your CPAP mask fits directly correlates with the effectiveness of your sleep therapy. Facial anatomy is one area where men and women tend to be different, and that fact needs to be addressed when finding a CPAP mask. That’s why the inclusion of XS sizes or a petite mask frame—like what the ResMed AirFit P10 For Her Nasal Pillows CPAP Mask offers—is so important.

Comfort is just as important as size is to maintaining your CPAP therapy. If the CPAP mask you are wearing is uncomfortable, it will take longer for you to fall asleep. You may even fall behind on your CPAP compliance, which tells insurance companies whether or not new CPAP users truly need their supplies covered. To be compliant, you must wear your CPAP mask at least 4 hours every night within the first 30 consecutive days.

Never fear! The ResMed AirFit F20 For Her Full-Face CPAP Mask for instance includes plush headgear, and the ResMed Swift FX Nano For Her Nasal CPAP Mask boasts SoftEdge™ technology; a fabric unique to ResMed that offers a snug fit without red marks in the morning. The latter can even be equipped with soft wraps to minimize abrasion.

Style, on the other hand, is purely for aesthetic purposes. After all, women want to be trendy, contemporary, fashionable, keeping up with appearances, in vogue; take your pick. The Bleep DreamPort CPAP Mask is the hot, new thing, and Aeroflow Sleep is one of the only providers who can get yours covered through insurance.

All of the CPAP masks mentioned within this blog are available at Aeroflow Sleep, and we are committed to getting yours covered through insurance. Simply complete Aeroflow Sleep’s quick qualification form, and you will be assigned a dedicated Sleep Specialist.

Your Sleep Specialist will contact your insurance provider and doctor to verify coverage and gather any necessary paperwork. Once approved, you’re enrolled in our complimentary Aeroflow Sleep Program and will regularly receive new CPAP supplies. It’s that easy!

So, don’t let another moment pass without a “For Her” CPAP mask added to your cart, because being an inspirational woman by day means you deserve reliable sleep at night.