A patient interface device (8, 8′, 8″) that includes a cushion (16), a shell (18) coupled to the cushion, a headgear (22, 22′, 22″) having a first strap (28A, 28A′, 28A″) and a second strap (28B, 28B′, 28B″), and a release mechanism (30) coupled to the shell. The release mechanism includes a first cord (54A) coupled to the first strap and a second cord (54B) coupled to the second strap. The release mechanism is selectively moveable between a closed position and an open position.
