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Obstructive Sleep Apnea

What Kind of Mask Should You Use for Your CPAP Machine?

There are three main types of masks for CPAP machines.

Lauren Smith, MASanjai Sinha, MD
Written by Lauren Smith, MA | Reviewed by Sanjai Sinha, MD
Updated on January 15, 2026
Reviewed by Sanjai Sinha, MD | January 15, 2026

One of the main treatments for obstructive sleep apnea is using a CPAP machine (continuous positive air pressure). When choosing your CPAP machine, you will need to select one of three types of masks:

  • Nasal masks

  • Oronasal masks

  • Nasal pillows

References

Pinto, V. L., et al. (2023). Continuous positive airway pressure. StatPearls.

Meraj, A., et al. (n.d.). A good fit: Making CPAP work for you.

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