Deconstructed Aura: Could this headgear be used?

Linda3032 · Post by **Linda3032** » Sun Feb 12, 2006 2:30 pm

I seldom go brousing CPAP equipment sites, so this headgear I saw might have been available for some time.

Anyway, for those people who love the Aura, but hate the headgear, end up deconstructing, and then don't feel like it's stable enough: Could this Breeze headgear be attached to the deconstructed Aura for more stability?

https://www.cpap.com/viewImage.php?PNum ... Guide3.jpg

You would get rid of the rubberized, hair-pulling, too large, hairdo flattening Aura headgear, But could still use the Aura pillows with a stable strap and headgear.

Actually, I have no problems with my 2 pantyhose straps. I am sleeping wonderfully and deeper than when I have to carry my hose with me when I turned over. But some people are apprehensive about "ruining" their Aura.

Sounds like a job for RG. Get on it girl. ....

rested gal · Post by **rested gal** » Sun Feb 12, 2006 3:57 pm

How funny! Actually, I did buy one of those replacement hose guides a long time ago for my original Breeze. Still have that little piece tucked away, never having needed to use it after I bought the "improved" Breeze. Again, long ago.

I don't know of any way the hose guide could be used to fashion different headgear for the Aura. But keep looking, Linda. You have the heart and spirit of a good lab rat.

Linda3032 · Post by **Linda3032** » Sun Feb 12, 2006 4:04 pm

Lab rat here ...

Well, I tried.

RG, I know you like the Breeze 2nd best, did you have to do any reconstructing with it? Did you experience any rainout prior to the heated hose?

I'm not thinking of deserting my Aura, but really should have a back-up. Don't think I can go back to the NasalAire after my hubby realizes how noisy it really was. Plus, not sure I could go back to the hose down my chest again.

I did "nose hook" myself this morning when I tried to raise up and look at the clock. Got snockered .....

rested gal · Post by **rested gal** » Sun Feb 12, 2006 5:50 pm

Linda, I didn't have to do any deconstructing to the Breeze.

I did, however, place the stabilizing side straps down much lower than shown in the ad pictures. I didn't even use the sliding clip to fasten the front of the straps. I placed the velcro straps across the front of the hose, down lower than the lowest slot in the little "track." Have to give them a bit of a twist in front to get the right sides of the velcro to stick.

Here's a retouched picture of how low I place the straps:

I also fasten a bit of velcro around the Breeze's connector hose to the hose guide at the center top of my head, to keep the connector hose from sliding sideways off the crown of my head.

And of course the whole thing runs on up to my obligatory scrunchy holding the main air hose up on the wall above my head...the hose management method I use with every mask.

One of the main tricks to getting along with the Breeze is to get bigger nasal pillows for it than you or the person fitting you would think you need.

I'd suggest men get Large and Extra Large pillows.

Women - Medium and Large. I have a small nose and average to small nares, but the Large pillows for the Breeze seal better for me. Bigger pillows won't have to be crammed up inside the nostrils to make a nice seal. The open tips will be just barely inside.

The only time the Breeze used to give me any difficulty was if I tried to sleep on my back. It is apt to tug upwards (nose hook!!) or slide downward/forward (leaks) if you sleep on your back. It's very nice for side sleeping, though.