Has anyone had much experience of both of these nasal pillows? How do the two compare? Which is best?
I am using the swift without much problem, but the breeze would seem to offer the same type of thing but without the 'Elvis sideburns' in the morning! However, the breeze seems to have a much more complex head gear!
Anyone willing to share their experience?
Thanks
sir_cumference
swift vs breeze nasal pillows?
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sir_cumference
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If your hand and fingers are basically healthy there's nothing complex about the Breeze's headgear.
I had trouble with the Swift - couldn't set it up so the straps wouldn't slice into the top of my ears.
Once I decided to give the Breeze a "let's get aquainted" session, I found the way of setting it up so it would cut, hurt irritate or annoy me - which other masks did. I find the many small changes you can make to the different parts of the Breeze and advantage - it lets you customize it till it fits. And if you decide on the Breeze - do try all those little changes, one of them might be the one that makes it so comfortable.
O.
I had trouble with the Swift - couldn't set it up so the straps wouldn't slice into the top of my ears.
Once I decided to give the Breeze a "let's get aquainted" session, I found the way of setting it up so it would cut, hurt irritate or annoy me - which other masks did. I find the many small changes you can make to the different parts of the Breeze and advantage - it lets you customize it till it fits. And if you decide on the Breeze - do try all those little changes, one of them might be the one that makes it so comfortable.
O.
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rested gal
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The Breeze is just as easy as the Swift to put together for the first time and adjust, imho. Once adjusted the way you like it, you can take the Breeze on and off without undoing anything - just slip it on/off like a ball cap. It's as easy, or perhaps even easier, to put on and off as the Swift.
The only three advantages the Swift has, in my opinion are:
1. ResMed was smart enough to include all three sizes of nasal pillows with each Swift.
When buying a Breeze, my suggestion to anyone who has to guesstimate which size nasal pillows to get: Women, order both the Medium and Large; men, order the Large and Extra Large. "Bigger" nasal pillows than you'd think you need with a Breeze generally seal better outside the nostrils and are more comfortable as they don't have to be crammed up inside.
2. The back of the Swift headgear is more comfortable for people who sleep on their backs most of the time. Breeze's headgear tends to shift forward/backward often tugging the nostrils upward when sleeping on one's back.
3. There's a clear field of vision out front with the Swift. Useful if someone likes to sit up and read with machine going.
When I put on a mask, I intend to lie down and go to sleep, so that advantage is immaterial to me. If a person wants to put on glasses for a few minutes during the night without removing the mask, it's easy enough to just pull the pillows shell of the Breeze forward away from the nostrils long enough to slide glasses on from underneath.
The Breeze suits me (primarily a side-sleeper) much better. The advantages to the Breeze are that it is much, much quieter than the Swift. The only sound I get from the Breeze is a shuussh when I inhale. The Swift is making a continually varying sound of air moving all the time and has a noisier exhaust.
For side sleepers, the Breeze's nasal pillows are less likely to get shifted sideways the way they can when the Swift's horizontal pillow-holding cylinder comes in contact with the head pillow. The Breeze headgear is very light and unconfining. No imprints on the side of my face in the morning, even though I use the optional stabilizing side straps down very low with my Breeze.
Some people's bed partners don't like the fact that the Breeze's exhaust reaches them. I personally don't like the fact that the Swift's exhaust reaches me when I'm wearing it! The Swift's exhaust is very apt to hit a side sleeper's own arm, as well as bed cover, mattress, head pillow...adds to the noise when an exhaust hits something close.
Both interfaces are very, very good. Either/both suit many people. Both are definitely worth trying.
My deconstructed Aura is still my favorite. Smushiest, softest nasal pillows of all, and is comfy in any sleeping position, including tummy sleeping.
The Aura's headgear straps are too long for many women's heads, though (thus, my chopping it off and making my own "headgear") and Aeiomed still needs to come out with Extra Large nasal pillows for some men.
Every interface has advantages/disadvantages. Lab-rattish cpap'ers do whatever we can to make 'em work.
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My disclaimer: I'm not a doctor, nor have I ever worked in the health care field. Those are just my personal opinions. A mask or machine I love/hate could be completely the opposite for others. Finding suitable equipment can be an expensive trial and error experience.
The only three advantages the Swift has, in my opinion are:
1. ResMed was smart enough to include all three sizes of nasal pillows with each Swift.
When buying a Breeze, my suggestion to anyone who has to guesstimate which size nasal pillows to get: Women, order both the Medium and Large; men, order the Large and Extra Large. "Bigger" nasal pillows than you'd think you need with a Breeze generally seal better outside the nostrils and are more comfortable as they don't have to be crammed up inside.
2. The back of the Swift headgear is more comfortable for people who sleep on their backs most of the time. Breeze's headgear tends to shift forward/backward often tugging the nostrils upward when sleeping on one's back.
3. There's a clear field of vision out front with the Swift. Useful if someone likes to sit up and read with machine going.
When I put on a mask, I intend to lie down and go to sleep, so that advantage is immaterial to me. If a person wants to put on glasses for a few minutes during the night without removing the mask, it's easy enough to just pull the pillows shell of the Breeze forward away from the nostrils long enough to slide glasses on from underneath.
The Breeze suits me (primarily a side-sleeper) much better. The advantages to the Breeze are that it is much, much quieter than the Swift. The only sound I get from the Breeze is a shuussh when I inhale. The Swift is making a continually varying sound of air moving all the time and has a noisier exhaust.
For side sleepers, the Breeze's nasal pillows are less likely to get shifted sideways the way they can when the Swift's horizontal pillow-holding cylinder comes in contact with the head pillow. The Breeze headgear is very light and unconfining. No imprints on the side of my face in the morning, even though I use the optional stabilizing side straps down very low with my Breeze.
Some people's bed partners don't like the fact that the Breeze's exhaust reaches them. I personally don't like the fact that the Swift's exhaust reaches me when I'm wearing it! The Swift's exhaust is very apt to hit a side sleeper's own arm, as well as bed cover, mattress, head pillow...adds to the noise when an exhaust hits something close.
Both interfaces are very, very good. Either/both suit many people. Both are definitely worth trying.
My deconstructed Aura is still my favorite. Smushiest, softest nasal pillows of all, and is comfy in any sleeping position, including tummy sleeping.
The Aura's headgear straps are too long for many women's heads, though (thus, my chopping it off and making my own "headgear") and Aeiomed still needs to come out with Extra Large nasal pillows for some men.
Every interface has advantages/disadvantages. Lab-rattish cpap'ers do whatever we can to make 'em work.
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My disclaimer: I'm not a doctor, nor have I ever worked in the health care field. Those are just my personal opinions. A mask or machine I love/hate could be completely the opposite for others. Finding suitable equipment can be an expensive trial and error experience.
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This has been very helpful so far thanks. However, I can't get the Aeiomed in the UK, it's only for you in the US! I would have liked to try it, but it sounds like it's a lot of trouble to get one to try - in UK you don't need a prescription for a mask, but I think if I were to buy it from cpap.com I would need a prescription and that means hassel!
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rested gal
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Shipping and taxes might still be a hassle, but you'll be happy to know this... neither you (in the UK) nor I (in the States) or anyone anywhere, needs a prescription to order a mask from cpap.com. Even if you've never bought a machine from them, you can order any cpap accessories without an Rx. Masks, humidifiers (even heated ones), hoses, etc... none of those need a prescription to buy.in UK you don't need a prescription for a mask, but I think if I were to buy it from cpap.com I would need a prescription and that means hassel!
Other online stores have their own policies, I suppose, but the only thing (as far as I know) that requires a prescription to buy from cpap.com is a machine.
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WillSucceed
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I like the Swift --> very light, easy to take apart and travel with, great if you sleep on your back, comes with all three sizes... however, I hate the Nike swoosh that it leaves on my pudgy (check my pic!) cheeks and it is a bit noisy. I find, like the previous poster, that it cuts into the top of my ears as well. Having said all this, I like the Swift and use it periodically.
I also use the Breeze and think it is a great mask. Once you have all of the adjustable bits set so that it fits you perfectly, wrap a bit of tape (thick stuff like Elastoplast or Johnson & Johnson bandage tape) around the couple of places where sections slide together so that they don't shift/slip out of place. Breeze is really quiet, surprisingly light and remarkably stable. I toss and turn alot in bed and the Silverlining software shows that my leak rate is very low. No matter how much I rock and roll, the Breeze stays in place and does not leak. The pad (outrigger) that fits against the back of your head is a bit annoying but, once you are used to it, the Breeze is a breeze!
I think that Rested Gal is right in suggesting that you order slightly larger pillows than you would think. With Swift, I can use Medium but I prefer Large. With Breeze, I use the Large and get a great seal. Breeze's downfall is that it is a bit big for travelling.
As for Aura, I tried it and think it is a colossal bust. However, it seems to work for others so, there you go.
If you are having pillow trouble, consider trying the pillow that is full of buckwheat hulls. I don't know if you folks have these in the USA, but they are available here in Ontario at all of the health food / home health equipment / speciality bedding stores. I've tried several different pillows including the Tempur pillow and this buckwheat hull pillow is wonderfully comfortable and very tolerant of headgear -->accepts the shape of the headgear without shifting it out of place.
I also use the Breeze and think it is a great mask. Once you have all of the adjustable bits set so that it fits you perfectly, wrap a bit of tape (thick stuff like Elastoplast or Johnson & Johnson bandage tape) around the couple of places where sections slide together so that they don't shift/slip out of place. Breeze is really quiet, surprisingly light and remarkably stable. I toss and turn alot in bed and the Silverlining software shows that my leak rate is very low. No matter how much I rock and roll, the Breeze stays in place and does not leak. The pad (outrigger) that fits against the back of your head is a bit annoying but, once you are used to it, the Breeze is a breeze!
I think that Rested Gal is right in suggesting that you order slightly larger pillows than you would think. With Swift, I can use Medium but I prefer Large. With Breeze, I use the Large and get a great seal. Breeze's downfall is that it is a bit big for travelling.
As for Aura, I tried it and think it is a colossal bust. However, it seems to work for others so, there you go.
If you are having pillow trouble, consider trying the pillow that is full of buckwheat hulls. I don't know if you folks have these in the USA, but they are available here in Ontario at all of the health food / home health equipment / speciality bedding stores. I've tried several different pillows including the Tempur pillow and this buckwheat hull pillow is wonderfully comfortable and very tolerant of headgear -->accepts the shape of the headgear without shifting it out of place.
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I've bought masks from cpap.com with out prescription, no hassle at all until it comes to deliveryAnonymous wrote: .... but I think if I were to buy it from cpap.com I would need a prescription and that means hassel!
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For some tips on this, take a look at the thread called 'Anybody from UK?'
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