Philips Respironics DreamWear Full Face CPAP Mask
Look & Feel
The DreamWear Full Face CPAP Mask features a top-of-the-head hose connection and minimal contact points, giving it a low-profile feel and a clear field of vision.
Ideal For
- People who experience claustrophobia with other full-face masks
- CPAP users who breathe through their nose while sleeping
- Anyone interested in masks with multiple cushion options
Who Should Keep Looking
- Shoppers on a tight budget
- Anyone who has an implant that is affected by magnets, or who shares a bed with someone who does
- CPAP users who prefer masks with a traditional hose connection
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Price
$135
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Size
Small, Medium, Medium Wide, Large
The DreamWear Full Face Mask is a low-profile mask designed for use with positive airway pressure (PAP) devices such as continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines.
Unlike most full-face CPAP masks, the DreamWear does not cover the bridge of the user’s nose. The mask frame also features a top-of-the-head hose connection to make movement easy and provide a clear field of vision that may feel less claustrophobic than standard full-face masks.
The DreamWear Full Face Mask is a popular choice, but it’s not right for everyone. To help you decide whether it suits your needs, we’ll explore this mask’s features, explain its design, and answer frequently asked questions about its performance and care.
Note: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a September 2022 recall notice for some Philips Respironics masks, including the DreamWear Full Face Mask. If a user has medical implants that include metal, or if they sleep with someone who does, these can interact dangerously with the magnetic headgear clips.
The FDA recommends that people not use DreamWear masks if they or their partner has an affected implant. A list of the contraindicated implants, including pacemakers and cochlear implants, is available in the recall notice.
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Shop NowOther Mask Models Made by Philips Respironics
Each of the DreamWear models share a similar frame and top-of-the-head hose connection. Users can purchase other mask styles from the DreamWear line to use with their existing DreamWear frame.
- Philips Respironics DreamWear Nasal CPAP Mask: Unlike traditional nasal masks, the DreamWear Nasal Mask seals against the user’s nose without covering the bridge of their nose. Since nasal masks do not cover the user’s mouth, they are not recommended for people who breathe through their mouth while they sleep.
- Philips Respironics DreamWear Silicone Pillow CPAP Mask: Nasal pillow CPAP masks like the DreamWear seal inside the user’s nostrils for an extremely low-profile feel with minimal contact. Nasal pillows are not recommended for people who breathe through their mouth at night, nor are they appropriate for people with high air pressure prescriptions.
- Philips Respironics DreamWear Full Face Mask Premium Bundle: People who are unsure of the ideal cushion size for their face can purchase the Dreamwear Full Face Fit Pack, which provides all four cushion sizes — small, medium, medium-wide, and large — for a small extra cost.
What You Need to Know About the DreamWear Full Face CPAP Mask
The Dreamwear Full Face Mask covers the user’s nose and mouth, which ensures that the correct air pressure level is maintained even when they breathe through their mouth. Unlike other full-face masks, the Dreamwear seals below the nostrils and does not cover the bridge of the user’s nose.
All the masks in the Dreamwear line share a similar, uniquely low-profile frame design that places the hose connection at the top of the user’s head. The frame itself is hollow, allowing it to act as a secondary hose between the CPAP tubing and the full face cushion, and magnetic clips make it easy to connect the frame and headgear together.
Unlike the other DreamWear mask styles, the DreamWear Full Face Mask has additional magnetic clips that keep the bottom of the cushion snug. However, users can purchase DreamWear nasal or nasal pillow cushions to use with their existing DreamWear frame and headgear.
What Comes With It
The DreamWear Full Face Mask has four parts — a mask frame, headgear, a quick-release elbow and swivel, and a full-face cushion. The standard model comes with a single cushion size, while the fit pack provides one each of the four cushion sizes.
Mask Type: Full-face
Price: $135
Components:
- Headgear
- Silicone full-face cushion
- Mask frame
- Quick-release elbow and swivel
CPAP Mask Cost
The DreamWear Full Face Mask has an above-average price-point for a full-face mask, which reflects the mask’s unique design and features. However, the ability to switch between mask styles without purchasing additional frames and headgear makes the DreamWear a potentially budget-friendly mask for those who use both full-face and nasal styles.
Replacement Components
Since the different components of a CPAP mask have different expected lifespans, most CPAP masks — including the DreamWear — have a modular design that allows owners to replace each part as needed.
Philips Respironics recommends that DreamWear owners replace their mask components every six months, or when they begin to show signs of wear. Replacing components as necessary is the best way to keep your CPAP equipment hygienic and performing correctly.
| Separates | Replacement Schedule |
|---|---|
| Mask frame | Every 6 months |
| Cushion | Every 6 months |
| Headgear | Every 6 months |
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Shop NowUsing This CPAP Mask
The DreamWear Full Face Mask has a streamlined design that most people should find easy to use. People with dexterity concerns are unlikely to have as many problems adjusting their mask or using the magnetic clips, compared to other mask designs.
The vast majority of CPAP machines and standard PAP products are compatible with all masks, including the DreamWear Full Face Mask. However, it is always worthwhile to consult your CPAP machine’s documentation before buying a new mask, as there are a few exceptions that require the use of a specific mask.
The DreamWear Full Face Mask has a pressure range of 4 to 30 centimeters of water pressure (cm H2O), which is the way CPAP air pressure ranges are expressed. CPAP users are prescribed an air pressure level that fits their needs, with the average setting for OSA being 9 cm H2O.
Heated tubing can be used alone or with a CPAP humidifier to make the pressurized air more comfortable to breathe. The DreamWear Full Face Mask can be used with heated tubing, but it’s important to ensure that your chosen tubing works with your CPAP machine before making a purchase.
Philips Respironics that owners should disassemble their mask and wash the frame and cushion daily using warm, soapy water. The headgear should be hand-washed weekly, or more often if it becomes dirty.
The non-fabric parts of the DreamWear masks can also be cleaned in the top rack of a dishwasher.
What Do Customers Have to Say About the DreamWear Full Face CPAP Mask?
Reviews for the DreamWear Full Face Mask are largely positive, with many users sharing that their DreamWear mask is the most comfortable full-face mask they have tried. The top-of-the-head hose connection was a popular feature, as it combines with the low-profile cushion to make changing and choosing a sleep position comfortable and leak-free for many users.
However, not all reviews are positive, as some people have found that the mask does not fit the shape of their face regardless of the cushion and frame size they choose. Some of these reviewers expressed that they found the nasal or nasal pillow cushions more comfortable, while others moved on from the DreamWear line.
Trial, Warranty, and Shipping Policies
| Availability | Since CPAP masks are only available with a prescription, the DreamWear Full Face Mask can only be purchased from an authorized CPAP retailer. These include sleep specialists, brick-and-mortar CPAP shops, and online CPAP retailers. |
| Shipping | Shipping costs for the DreamWear Full Face Mask vary by retailer. If you purchase the mask through Sleep Doctor and reside in the contiguous U.S., the mask ships free of charge. |
| Returns | Return policies also vary by retailer, but in most cases you won't be able to return the mask once it has been used. Sleep Doctor allows you to return the mask unopened within 60 days of the delivery date. Customers are responsible for return shipping costs. |
| Warranty | Philips Respironics covers the DreamWear Full Face Mask with a 90-day warranty that covers manufacturing and material defects. |
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Tochukwu Ikpeze, Staff WriterTochukwu grew up in New York and has a passion for creative and scientific writing. Tochukwu holds an undergraduate degree in Biology and Psychology, a Master’s degree in Biomedical Science, and a Medical Degree as well. In his free time, Tochukwu enjoys reading, learning, exploring various topics pertaining to the human condition and conveying that information to the public through writing.