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jnp323 · Post by **jnp323** » Thu Jan 06, 2005 12:17 pm

Hello All,

I am new to this forum but have been using CPAP for three years. I have been using an Ultra Mirage with a Devilbiss 9001 with a passover humidifier set at 13. I have been reading that the nasal pillows are better for side sleepers (like me) and I have had some leakage problems with my mask. I am looking for some recommendations for masks / nasal pillows. Also, is AutoCPAPs a better choice than regular CPAP?

BetterBreathinBob · Post by **BetterBreathinBob** » Thu Jan 06, 2005 1:54 pm

Hi New Member, kudos for wearing your CPAP 3 years! The Vista mask is great for side sleepers, no forehead support to dislodge the seal when you're on your side. I use it nightly and never have any pressure marks on the face in the morning.

In general Auto-pap would be better because your pressure requirements are different throughtout the night and also vary with what sleep position your in. If the insurance will pay- go for it.

Good Luck
Bob

jerzyjack · Post by **jerzyjack** » Sun Jan 16, 2005 6:28 pm

Hi. I am also new to the foum. (What a find!!) I tried Nasal pillows. I found that the pillows cause my nostrels (sp?) to be irritated. I can't use that type of device. (Althought I kept it for an emergency.)

Good Luck.

Jack

Janelle · Post by **Janelle** » Sun Jan 16, 2005 6:44 pm

try using some antibiotic type ointment like Neosporin on your nostrils when you get up in the morning and again when you go to bed. I had the same problem when I started with nasal pillows, but after a few days my nostrils seemed to get used to it. Also, I didn't follow the manufacturers recommendation of washing the pillows before the first use. So that might have caused the irritation too.

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