My mask dilemma
My mask dilemma
I have a problem that is not covered by the current supply of masks. I cannot raise my arms above my head and therefore cannot put on soft strapped masks. I have one now that has a metal piece that goes over my head and nasal pillows which I love. I have repaired it several times with duct tape, but would like to have a new one. I cannot find it anywhere. The soft straps do not work because I cannot put them on. The metal is stiff and I can slide it on getting my hands up to my nose. Any ideas as to where I can get a new one? Or, will a company make one again?
Re: My mask dilemma
Sounds challenging! Ask your doctor for a referral to an occupational therapist. An OT can work with you on an adaptive solution if necessary.
Have you considered a Swift FX with Bella Loops? They go around your ears if you can reach them, no headgear.
Have you considered a Swift FX with Bella Loops? They go around your ears if you can reach them, no headgear.
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Re: My mask dilemma
OT (Occupational Therapy) and PT (Physical Therapy) are two different things.
Re: My mask dilemma
libturd semantics!Guest wrote:OT (Occupational Therapy) and PT (Physical Therapy) are two different things.
they do suck you dry.
(and since noone can help Dr. Dr. PhD xxyzx they have to be all libturds taking away your well earned social care)
Re: My mask dilemma
Respectfully disagree. OT (occupational therapists) would not come and help him put the mask on every night. They will work with him to be able accomplish putting on the mask by himself in a way that works within his physical limitations. I know people for whom OT has been extremely helpful in carrying on normal tasks of daily living when faced with physical limitations.xxyzx wrote:====Janknitz wrote:Sounds challenging! Ask your doctor for a referral to an occupational therapist. An OT can work with you on an adaptive solution if necessary.
Have you considered a Swift FX with Bella Loops? They go around your ears if you can reach them, no headgear.
good idea
they can come put the mask on him every night
other than that PT is useless and causes more problems than it fixes
it is a scam to suck money out of our wallets and from insurance companies
Also, I respectfully disagree with your opinion on PTs (physical therapists). I'm sorry if that was your experience, as mine was much better. I have found PT to be wonderfully helpful. One time I had pain in my hip coming from a herniated lumbar disc. Working with a PT got me to the point of no pain. Another time was pain in the left side of the back of my head (excruciating at times), left upper back and shoulder blade, radiating down into my left hand. This was from cervical DDD and a few other "neck" things (confirmed by MRI and neurologist tests NCS and EMG). Several months of PT and I ended up pretty much pain free. I'm not saying PT is for everyone or in every situation, but it can definitely be extremely helpful.
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Re: My mask dilemma
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Re: My mask dilemma
This is stupid xxxyz ... I really can understand why people here get angry with you.
You have no experiences.
You cannot read.
You comments sucks.
you seriously should not be allowed in this forum.
Just go and have funn somewhere else.
You have no experiences.
You cannot read.
You comments sucks.
you seriously should not be allowed in this forum.
Just go and have funn somewhere else.
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Re: My mask dilemma
Dear Rusti,
sorry for my stupid comments above in your mask dilemma.
Maybe some one that like hand work could make you the necessary peaces. Post a photo of the mask some people may come up with some helpful idea, make and send you what would could work for you.
sorry for my stupid comments above in your mask dilemma.
Maybe some one that like hand work could make you the necessary peaces. Post a photo of the mask some people may come up with some helpful idea, make and send you what would could work for you.
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Re: My mask dilemma
RustyRusty Red wrote:I have a problem that is not covered by the current supply of masks. I cannot raise my arms above my head and therefore cannot put on soft strapped masks. I have one now that has a metal piece that goes over my head and nasal pillows which I love. I have repaired it several times with duct tape, but would like to have a new one. I cannot find it anywhere. The soft straps do not work because I cannot put them on. The metal is stiff and I can slide it on getting my hands up to my nose. Any ideas as to where I can get a new one? Or, will a company make one again?
I use a TAP PAP nasal pillow. It does not sound like the mask you have now, but I think it might otherwise meet your requirements. No need to raise your arms above your head, just put it into your mouth and adjust the screw below your nose.
I find it a great mask for me.
https://www.cpap.com/productpage/tap-pa ... roved.html
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Re: My mask dilemma
If the previous poster's suggestion for a different mask (great idea!) doesn't work, I also support the Occupational Therapist route. As a person with a neuromuscular disease, I see an OT yearly to find ways to adapt to my progressive disease. She's helped me a LOT over the years. I also support that OTs & PTs are NOT the same thing.
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Re: My mask dilemma
Is the mask that you currently use the Breeze?
https://www.cpap.com/productpage/purita ... llows.html
It's been discontinued fairly just recently. We could maybe look around and see if we could find an old supply of your mask sitting on the shelves somewhere but we need to know for sure exactly which one you are talking about.
I also will suggest that you look at the TapPap nasal pillow mask. I have used it and it works out very well as long as your teeth are good and solid on the top. It can be used without any straps at all.
https://www.cpap.com/productpage/purita ... llows.html
It's been discontinued fairly just recently. We could maybe look around and see if we could find an old supply of your mask sitting on the shelves somewhere but we need to know for sure exactly which one you are talking about.
I also will suggest that you look at the TapPap nasal pillow mask. I have used it and it works out very well as long as your teeth are good and solid on the top. It can be used without any straps at all.
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Re: My mask dilemma
+1esel wrote:This is stupid xxxyz ... I really can understand why people here get angry with you.
You have no experiences.
You cannot read.
You comments sucks.
you seriously should not be allowed in this forum.
Just go and have funn somewhere else.
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Re: My mask dilemma
The Puritan Bennett Breeze Nasal Pillows CPAP mask is back! It's available for a limited time at cpap.com and is sold as a new product as a "Mask Bundle." Those who have liked the "Breeze" in the past might want to check this out. (Also, I don't have any affiliation with cpap.com; this, however, may be a great opportunity for some people.)
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Re: My mask dilemma
Yes, you do. You are a member of their CPAP forum!
Welcome!
Re: My mask dilemma
The cite sponsor has a nasal pillows mask that may be similar to what you are talking about. It is a re-issue of an older mask design.Rusty Red wrote: ↑Tue Aug 22, 2017 1:34 pmI have a problem that is not covered by the current supply of masks. I cannot raise my arms above my head and therefore cannot put on soft strapped masks. I have one now that has a metal piece that goes over my head and nasal pillows which I love. I have repaired it several times with duct tape, but would like to have a new one. I cannot find it anywhere. The soft straps do not work because I cannot put them on. The metal is stiff and I can slide it on getting my hands up to my nose. Any ideas as to where I can get a new one? Or, will a company make one again?
https://www.cpap.com/productpage/purita ... undle.html
Edit:
sstrickland beat me to it
Also, this item may only be available for a limited time.
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