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Get it right from the start

Confidently prescribe for long-term success

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You drive PAP success — starting with the mask you prescribe

PAP Therapy success

It starts with the mask you prescribe.

First experience

The first experience matters. When the mask fits well and patients are involved early, therapy is easier to start and easier to maintain.

Follow-up

With the right follow-up, a prescription becomes a positive therapy experience.

Mask choice a therapeutic decision

With time constraints and many mask options, choosing the right mask isn’t always easy.

But the mask is more than an accessory, it’s where therapy meets the patient, and plays a central role in therapy success. When fit and comfort aren’t right, switching and therapy discontinuation is more likely.

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Selecting the right mask at the start helps avoid these issues

47%

of patients reported moderate to very severe mask-related side-effects1

7.2x

higher therapy discontinuation with mask switching2

Tailor the mask to each patient

Take a personalised approach from day one. Mask selection should reflect patient needs and preferences, not a routine choice.

When the mask is right, patients feel more comfortable and gain confidence in their therapy. That early experience shapes how they respond and how likely they are to continue.

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Empower patients to stay engaged

Getting the mask right is the first step. Keeping patients engaged makes it last.

Early patient engagement along with personalised digital support, helps drive therapy adherence.

With the right education and behavioural support:

+1h

PAP use increases by +1 hour each night.3

+17pp

increase in adherence compared to standard care.3

At the same time remote monitoring can help you to identify patients with mask issues early and intervene quickly. For patients struggling with low PAP adherence, studies show that early mask adjustments within the first 3 months can positively impact usage.4

Renew masks for long-term success

To maintain good quality therapy and a comfortable experience, it’s important that masks are replaced regularly.

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Routine mask renewal helps address this:

+1.1h

nightly PAP use5

~30%

more patients achieved device usage of at least 4 hours per night5

Help your patients succeed

You play an important role in prescribing the right mask for each patient to drive comfort, confidence, and long-term adherence.

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This content is intended for health professionals only. This content provides general information only and does not constitute medical advice.

References:
  1. Fresnel, E. et al. (2025) Comparison of oronasal and nasal masks in home mechanical ventilation: an observational cohort and bench study. European Respiratory Journal, 65(1), 2302010.
  2. Bachour, A. et al. (2016) Rates of initial acceptance of PAP masks and outcomes of mask switching. Sleep and Breathing, 20(2), pp. 733–738.
  3. Malhotra, A. et al. (2018) Patient engagement using new technology to improve adherence to positive airway pressure therapy: a retrospective analysis. Chest, 153(4), pp. 843–850.
  4. Schoebel, C. et al. (2025) Effects of mask change/renewal on adherence to positive airway pressure therapy: analysis of a large telemedicine database. Annals of the American Thoracic Society, 22(1), pp. 130–137.
  5. Benjafield, A.V. et al. (2021) Positive airway pressure therapy adherence with mask resupply: a propensity-matched analysis. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 10(4), 720.

Last updated: 07/2026