Mask for stomach sleepers?

IllinoisRRT · Post by **IllinoisRRT** » Tue Jul 12, 2005 8:47 pm

I set a new patient up with a CPAP this morning. Her husband is also on it and is happy with a regular nasal mask- he sleeps practically sitting up. She, on the other hand, is a regular stomach sleeper. She chose the Nasal Aire because of the minimal headgear and I thought it would be good for her while on her stomach, but I wanted to get your input too. I was thinking of ordering a Swift also. Anyone else have any luck while snoozing on their belly?

chrisp · Post by **chrisp** » Tue Jul 12, 2005 9:00 pm

The Aura works well after reinventing the headgear. You can easily put your face down in the pillow . RG has the fix. I use Ionizers suggestion of using nylons over your head bankrobber style (over the aura). Cut a hole in the toe and pull the hose thru.

:twis ted:

Sam · Post by **Sam** » Tue Jul 12, 2005 10:14 pm

I use the Swift and sleep on my tummy most of the night. Of course, my head is tilted to the side, but it works well for me.

BigHeart · Post by **BigHeart** » Tue Jul 12, 2005 10:30 pm

I sleep on my stomach with the Breeze with nasal pillows. The Swift doesn't work as well for me on my stomach.

twistedcherokee · Post by **twistedcherokee** » Tue Jul 12, 2005 10:32 pm

I have the Comfort FF and sleep on my side and my stomach. Been working great for me.

Toby