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The type of mask that is used is really down to personal preference for the most part. However different masks do provide different functions. For instance:

A full face mask that covers your entire face will allow a person who sleeps on there stomach and even face down to still receive the benefits of cpap as long as the exhaust can escape via normal port or a special extension hose.

A face mask that covers the nose and mouth is good for mouth breathers like me. I usually spend some of my sleep cycle on my stomach. When on my stomach, even facing to the sides, my mouth usually opens at some point. If i was using a nasal only mask cushion or pillow, that would cause in interruption in therapy. They do make chin straps to help keep the mouth closed in these instances but i don't care for them and this solves that problem nicely for me.

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