Suggestions for my next mask?

[tattooyu]

I'm a few months away from getting a new mask, but I thought I'd get a head start.

I currently own:

• ResMed Swift LT nasal pillows (primary)
• Respironics FullLife full-face (backup)

I'm thinking I should probably get a nasal mask just to round out the series; something like the Activa. However, I have been toying with the idea of trying another nasal pillow or nasal prong mask. The Nasal Aire II look interesting, but I don't think I could sleep with tubes around my neck.

Excluding the ones I own...

What would be your top choice for a nasal mask?

What would be your top choice for a nasal pillow/prong mask?



I also hope one day I can get my FullLife to NOT leak, but then that might be asking too much. Luckily I haven't needed it yet.

[Muse-Inc]

As you already use a pillow mask, add the RespCare Hybrid for nights of congestion-colds. It covers the mouth so you can mouth breathe if needed and has nasal pillows. I have a cold right now and it's working fine for me with congestion. It comes with 3 sizes of oral cushion and 3 sizes of pillows that can be set at 2 heights and straps that can be adjusted at 5-points so getting a good fit is pretty easy. It does not cover the nose or touch the forehead.

[Pugsy]

What would be your top choice for a nasal pillow/prong mask?

The Opus 360 nasal pillow runs a pretty tight race with my Swift LT. Might consider it.
The Nasal Aire II prong hoses can be routed over the ears (sort of near the top of the head) getting them off your neck. Your PapCap might even offer some other routing ideas.

[jules]

or

[headbored]

Go for the prong,try Babbette's free test drive like I did the worst thing that can happen is you might like it.

[cajun]

Any reason you are going away from your Swift LT, or is it just to try something new?

[MsPat]

I have only had my CPAP for 1 month~~and am wondering also about different masks. Has anyone tried the SleepWeaver??
My DME provider tells me that Medicare will only let me change masks once every 3 months. I can "swap" out each month, but if I don't like what I have tried, I can't go back to what I had. Only 1 swap out in a month. But, if I wait 3 months, I can change & keep what I already have.
Doesn't seem quite right that they don't work more with you to find a mask that is kinda' " a perfect" fit for you.

[Sleeprider]

I dunno. Seems to me that if what you are using works well, you should stick with it. I don't really get why people feel a need to collect a lot of different masks. I swear some of youz guys are like my wife with shoes.

My first mask was comfort nasal mask I never use, and am getting the third Swift LT. It just didn't occur to me to look for something else.

[tattooyu]

I'm not really going away from my Swift LT. It actually works well for me. It's more of just curiosity about how other masks might work or NOT work.

[mattman]

As I mentioned in another thread, I'm a big fan of the Respironics Comfort Gel. I love it. I want to marry it. I have a full beard and moustache and I roll around in bed enough that it should qualify as excercise and it stays on like a champ.

It's quiet as a churchmouse too.

[millich]

I have been happy with the Swift LT but wanted a mask to use when the inside of my nose got sore. I recently got a Mirage Micro Nasal Mask and I really, really like it. I'm dealing with some nosebridge soreness with it but, once I build up my tolerance, I think it will be my new favorite.

[sleeplessinaz]

The Swift LT is best mask ever----you won't find a more comfortable nasal pillow. I used to use the Optilife before I got my Swift LT--it was good but not near as nice as that SWIFT LT!!!

Carie

[Section1]

I would try the Breeze out. I like it more than the Swift LT. I like that fact that there are more choices in pillows and I have had good luck with the dilator type pillow because of it's longer length in the nose. It is also much easier to put on at night for me. I seem to like to switch between the Breeze and the Nasal IQ the most and rate them as my favorite masks I have found so far.

[birdshell]

Here is what I wrote on this subject for another 'papper: A Better Nasal Mask

Keep us posted, Kenny. Your evaluation only adds to the group's effectiveness.

Karen,
Who has used enough masks, one might think, but..there may always be a better one out there!

[Jerry69]

The Swift LT is best mask ever----you won't find a more comfortable nasal pillow. I used to use the Optilife before I got my Swift LT--it was good but not near as nice as that SWIFT LT!!!

Carie

Makes me want to try mine, tonight. Why not? Variety is the spice of life, as it is said. Then, maybe I can remember why I quit using it.

Jerry