Ergonomic and adjustable respiratory mask assembly with elbow assembly

A patient interface configured to treat sleep disordered breathing of a patient, the patient interface comprising:

• a frame having a central bore configured to connect to an elbow;
• a cushion supported on the frame and defining a breathing chamber configured to receive the pressurized gas;
• a headgear assembly configured to support the frame and the cushion on the patient's face, the headgear assembly comprising a pair of Y-shaped front straps and a pair of Y-shaped rigidizers attached to a respective one of the pair of Y-shaped front straps,
• wherein each Y-shaped rigidizer is connected to the frame and adds rigidity to the respective one of the pair of Y-shaped front straps,
• wherein each Y-shaped front strap and each Y-shaped rigidizer has a respective top end extending away from an intersection of the Y and is configured to extend along the patient's temple region, in use, and
• wherein each Y-shaped front strap and each Y-shaped rigidizer has a respective rear end extending downwardly from the intersection of the Y and is configured to extend adjacent the patient's ear, in use.