I'd like to hear from any of you out there who have gone from using a FF mask (I have an Ultra MirageFF) to using a nasal mask or even the prong/pillow interfaces (like Swift, I think). I'd like to hear your successes or failures, recommendations for masks, etc.
Here's the story, I've been on BiPAP for a week and my prescription pressure is 13I/17E. I'm handling the pressure okay, but my mask leaks when it gets to the Px pressure. While ramping it's fine, but it can't handle the higher pressure that I require. I'm still trying to work with it, but I got the suggestion to consider trying a nasal interface (am I using the term right? I'm talking about the activa and swift type masks).
Appreciate your feedback.
Going from FF Mask to Nasal or Prong Interface
Going from FF Mask to Nasal or Prong Interface
I have never seen the righteous forsaken . . .
nasal interfaces
The Activa is a mask. For me, it leaked at a pressure of 16/12. I think it didn't fit my face well.
I've tried a number of different prong/pillow interfaces: the Breeze, the Swift, the Aura, the Infinity, and the Comfort Lite Direct Seal. Although everyone has their own favorite for various reasons, I find the Breeze to be the most comfortable, especially for a beginner who is not used to having something sticking into his nose. Be gentle with the Breeze's headgear, though.
I've tried a number of different prong/pillow interfaces: the Breeze, the Swift, the Aura, the Infinity, and the Comfort Lite Direct Seal. Although everyone has their own favorite for various reasons, I find the Breeze to be the most comfortable, especially for a beginner who is not used to having something sticking into his nose. Be gentle with the Breeze's headgear, though.