She hates fans

[raylo]

I’ve gotten a lot of things somewhat squared away. I’ve got an auto-pap that seems to be working for me, found my favorite mask (swift LT), got the right length hose with insulated cover and a hose hanger, working on the chinstrap thing, ayr gel, and a nightly routine (including a last-minute banana). Thanks to everyone here for earlier help.

A problem remains. The vent blows on my beloved, who hates fans. No matter what, I seem to end up lying on my side facing her. It has driven her out of the bed or made her go to the bottom of the bed (head to foot with me)!

I think she is about ready to cover my head with a pillow. Can anyone offer some pointers (or direct me to an appropriate thread)? Is it possible to redirect the flow of a swift LT vent to go up or down or something?

[Ganesha]

Raylo,

I will be watching this thread. I also have a Swift LT.
My wife says it is great that my snoring doesn't wake her up anymore.
But now the air from the mask wakes her up.

Maybe I need an exhaust hose in addition to the CPAP hose.

Mark

[CollegeGirl]

The Aeiomed (at least I think it's back to being owned by Aeiomed now... lol) "Headrest" mask vents upward toward the headboard instead of out towards your partner. That's one of many, many reasons I love it. It's also a nasal pillows device. Search CPAP.com for "headrest" and you should find it.

[DarkSideOfTheMoon]

I say to get a new wife. Sleep is much more important than a supposed "loved one". When she is having night sweats from menopause, she'll wish you were there to cool her down.

I'M TOTALLY KIDDING!!! Can you switch sides of the bed so you will face away from her?

Cathy

[raylo]

I say to get a new wife. Sleep is much more important than a supposed "loved one". When she is having night sweats from menopause, she'll wish you were there to cool her down.

I'M TOTALLY KIDDING!!! Can you switch sides of the bed so you will face away from her?

Cathy

Can't give her up - she is a keeper, plus she tolerates me!

Anyway, I normally go from side to side. I try to face only one direction, but ya know, I do stufff in my sleep.

[BlackSpinner]

Time to start fiddling. Maybe you can tape a little baffle on to it so it blows the air towards the head board? It works for my airconditioner.

[JeffH]

Put a pillow between you.

[raylo]

Put a pillow between you.

That should work. but when we've tried it seems the pillow usually ends up covering my face (vent included). So far no evidence of her pushing down on the pillow with lethal force.

Maybe if we try some way of anchoring a pillow or light curtain type of thing. Hmm..

Two things to tinker with now. I'll gladly take anymore suggestions.

[klockemy]

Put a pillow between you.

I tried that....felt like I was sleeping in a coffin.

Also, the extra pillow on the bed tends to become a weapon during friendly bedtime debates.

[Babette]

The Aeiomed (at least I think it's back to being owned by Aeiomed now... lol) "Headrest" mask vents upward toward the headboard instead of out towards your partner. That's one of many, many reasons I love it. It's also a nasal pillows device. Search CPAP.com for "headrest" and you should find it.

Yup, look for "Aura" "Head Rest" "Aeiomed"..... This is the best one for venting problems with a partner. "Headrest" pulled it up at cpap.com

https://www.cpap.com/productpage.php?PNum=1717&PAID=215

BTW, just an interesting side note - I've never seen one of these for sale. Correction, I got one once. I think it was the wrong size for the person selling it.

Tells you something that people really love this mask and don't part with it.

I parted with it, because I found I loved the NAII more, and I was sleeping alone, so I didn't need it. And someone else here wanted it very badly, so I passed it along.

Cheers,
B.

[raylo]

Okay, I think I may have try the Headrest (and other things). Where exactly does it vent? Is the vent part of the pillow cushion piece or part of the tubing it attaches to?

By the way, thanks to all who have or are going to respond.

[TerryB]

I saw a modification on another nasal pillows mask which turned the air up. You need to try any physical mods out first to check for noise and/or blowing into your eyes. Both are big deals, although I am quite tolerant of noise because I use ear plugs and can't hear any.

Good Luck,
TerryB

[Pneumonym]

Same problem for me last night, for the first time. She muttered something about maybe going to the front bedroom as she turned over, then did get back to sleep (ask me how I know ...). I turned over too of course but the damage was done.

I have a small headrest thingy ready to dploy tonight, looks like a large doggy bone but it's softish. Should intercept the flow. My bad, I turned over half awake and didn't prevent the gale from hitting her.

Blower noise is the other significant issue. Does that minus 3 decibel attachment make a real difference? Earplugs (that I use every night) are being firmly resisted.

[ricochetv1]

Put a pillow between you.

I tried that....felt like I was sleeping in a coffin.

Also, the extra pillow on the bed tends to become a weapon during friendly bedtime debates.

She could wear a face shield that'll keep the air from blowing on her...

[Muse-Inc]

...Blower noise...

Get a library step (you stand on it) and put by the headboard, then put xPAP on it...noise should be lower