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A nasal mask includes a flexible shell and a seal. The flexible shell has an inlet and includes a malleable element disposed about a periphery of the shell for maintaining the shell in a user selectable configuration. The seal is disposed along a perimeter of the shell so as to form a chamber within

A nasal mask includes a flexible shell and a seal. The flexible shell has an inlet and includes a malleable element disposed about a periphery of the shell for maintaining the shell in a user selectable configuration. The seal is disposed along a perimeter of the shell so as to form a chamber within the shell when the mask is donned by a user.

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1. A seal for use with nasal mask, the seal comprising a bladder having a first surface comprised of a first film and a second surface comprised of a second film, the first film being thicker than the second film and the bladder being filled with a soft material having a durometer value of less than

1. A seal for use with nasal mask, the seal comprising a bladder having a first surface comprised of a first film and a second surface comprised of a second film, the first film being thicker than the second film and the bladder being filled with a soft material having a durometer value of less than about ten on a Shore OOO scale. 2. The seal of claim 1 wherein at least one surface of the bladder is substantially planar. 3. The seal of claim 1 wherein the material comprises a molded silicone gel. 4. The seal of claim 1 wherein the first film comprises a urethane film. 5. The seal of claim 1 wherein the first film comprises a polyurethane film. 6. The seal of claim 1 wherein the first film is about 75 μm thick. 7. The seal of claim 1 wherein the second film comprises a urethane film. 8. The seal of claim 1 wherein the second film comprises a polyurethane film. 9. The seal of claim 1 wherein the second film is about 50 μm thick. 10. The seal of claim 1 wherein at least one surface of the bladder is generally contoured. 11. The seal of claim 1 wherein the seal comprises a variable thickness. 12. The seal of claim 1 wherein a portion of the seal is between about 0.35 inches and about 0.46 inches thick. 13. A nasal mask comprising: a shell; and a seal along a perimeter of the shell, wherein the seal comprises a bladder having a first surface comprised of a first film and a second surface comprised of a second film, the first film being thicker than the second film and the bladder being filled with a soft material having a durometer value of less than about ten on a Shore OOO scale. 14. The nasal mask of claim 13 further comprising a headgear apparatus attached to the mask for retaining the mask on a user. 15. The nasal mask of claim 14 further comprising a beam element for retaining the headgear apparatus in a shape. 16. The nasal mask of claim 13 wherein the seal is bonded to the shell. 17. A system for treating a respiratory ailment in a recumbent or sleeping user comprising: a mask comprising: a shell; and a seal along a perimeter of the shell, wherein the seal comprises a bladder having a first surface comprised of a first film and a second surface comprised of a second film, the first film being thicker than the second film and the bladder being filled with a soft material having a durometer value of less than about ten on a Shore OOO scale; a controlled, breathable gas source; and a conduit connecting the mask with the gas source.