Dream Wear Mask - My opinion

[RogerSC]

I would have loved to have been able to check the cpap data card on Sleepyhead or Redmed, but I seem to have botched something up, and can't get any data. Then, when I put the card back into the machine, it makes me erase it or it won't work at all. Do you think I ruined the data card?

It will help to slide the "write-lock" tab from read-write to read-only before importing your data into SH. When you take your SD card out of your machine, on the upper lefthand side of the card there's a sliding tab. When it's in your cpap, that tab resides at the upper lefthand part of the card, where I'm referring to the side with the cut off corner as the top. When you take the SD card out of your cpap, just use your fingernail to slide that tab towards the word "lock" or a lock symbol, whichever you card has. After you've read your data with SH and ejected your card, don't forget to slide the tab back to make the SD card read-write again. If you watch the display on your cpap, it'll remind you if you've left it read-only. And you can take the card out, slide the tab, and put the card back in.

You haven't ruined the SD card if what I think happened is what happened, you've just lost some detailed data. Your cpap machine keeps the data stored inside of it, and when it senses something wrong with the card (like your computer wrote to it), re-writes it's internally saved data to the card and everything's good again. Just the latest detailed data is saved, so you'll lose the rest of the detailed data that was on your card.

So no harm, other than some data that you most likely don't look at very much.

[LollyD]

I have used the Dream Wear mask for 3 nights and I love it. Probably could use the small headgear size, but the medium with the small cushion works well.
It allows me to toss and turn without waking up to readjust for leaks, I hardly know it is on. I have used the nasal pillows and they make my nose sore. i was using the N10 For Her and it is ok, but left a red mark on my nose or on my lip. This new one leaves no marks and I like the wraps that came with it. Good job, Respironics!

[Pugsy]

I continue to use the DreamWear for this experiment. The air blowing on my skin around the nostrils is becoming less of an annoyance as the brain is learning that it isn't a leak that I need to be woke up with so I can fix it. So I am sleeping a little better with it now.

It's a nice mask and I will keep it after my experiment is over just in case there is ever a situation where I can't use my nasal pillow mask but it isn't going to replace my nasal pillow mask. I didn't really expect it to.
Between the wider side things and the bulky fleece covers (which my chubby cheeks need so I don't get dents) there is just more "stuff" on my face and one of my main preferences for any mask is "less stuff on my face and head" and while this "stuff" isn't a huge amount of "stuff" it is more that I have with the other nasal pillow masks.

I probably could also use the small frame but the medium frame works well enough and I see no sense in investing more money in this mask since it won't likely become my primary mask.
I also don't see the need in investing in a short hose to add more flexibility...it's sufficient for my needs as it is now. It works well with the way I have always routed my long hose no matter which mask I have used.
The added bulk on the face from the wider side things and the fleece wraps sort of kills the deal for me but that is me and my over 6 years of preferences...it's hard to over come.

This mask is definitely something someone could try if they are having nasal pillow issues or even for a newbie who has no prior cpap mask experience.
I will try the Swift FX side wraps to see if the less bulk helps or hurts the dents situation. I thought I tried putting them on and they wouldn't fit but I will try again and see if I just gave up too soon.

I have never been one to regularly alternate between masks...just never have seen the need but for people who do like to change things around regularly...by all means this might be just what a person needs to give the other mask a rest.

[CaptainRaven40]

I continue to use the DreamWear for this experiment. The air blowing on my skin around the nostrils is becoming less of an annoyance as the brain is learning that it isn't a leak that I need to be woke up with so I can fix it. So I am sleeping a little better with it now.

It's a nice mask and I will keep it after my experiment is over just in case there is ever a situation where I can't use my nasal pillow mask but it isn't going to replace my nasal pillow mask. I didn't really expect it to.
Between the wider side things and the bulky fleece covers (which my chubby cheeks need so I don't get dents) there is just more "stuff" on my face and one of my main preferences for any mask is "less stuff on my face and head" and while this "stuff" isn't a huge amount of "stuff" it is more that I have with the other nasal pillow masks.

I probably could also use the small frame but the medium frame works well enough and I see no sense in investing more money in this mask since it won't likely become my primary mask.
I also don't see the need in investing in a short hose to add more flexibility...it's sufficient for my needs as it is now. It works well with the way I have always routed my long hose no matter which mask I have used.
The added bulk on the face from the wider side things and the fleece wraps sort of kills the deal for me but that is me and my over 6 years of preferences...it's hard to over come.

This mask is definitely something someone could try if they are having nasal pillow issues or even for a newbie who has no prior cpap mask experience.
I will try the Swift FX side wraps to see if the less bulk helps or hurts the dents situation. I thought I tried putting them on and they wouldn't fit but I will try again and see if I just gave up too soon.

I have never been one to regularly alternate between masks...just never have seen the need but for people who do like to change things around regularly...by all means this might be just what a person needs to give the other mask a rest.

It's always nice hearing your thoughts on things. You just tell it like it is and you tell us why you have come to the conclusion that you have.

Last night I wanted to go back and try a mask that I have and used, but decided it wasn't the mask for me. The Pilaro Q. So the night started out well just had to get used to the breathing with it because it doesn't push the air like the P 10 does. I got to sleep with it, but kept waking up with leaks and it became very uncomfortable. So after 4 hours of fighting and trying to make it work I yanked it off and grabbed my P10 and had a good rest of a nights sleep.

I really am thinking of biting the bullet soonish and giving the dream wear a try. It looks interesting and looks like something I could wear. Not sure it would be my primary mask, but it could be one to add to the Arsenal.

Next up for me is going to be tackling a full face mask. I don't have one and may not really need one, but I want to be prepared if I do and get a cold of some sort and my P10 won't work. Just have to decide the route I am going to go with that.

[Pugsy]

I got the Swift FX skinny side wraps to fit the DreamWear. It was a really tight fit as they could stand to be just a tiny bit wider but they appear to be fitting without compressing the side thingy.
In the past those skinny wraps weren't enough to prevent the dents on my chubby cheeks but I will give them a try tonight. Perhaps with the softer silicone of the DreamWear they will be enough cushion.

[Luthie2006]

I wish they would have included a Small Make Frame. The medium on me too is a little big and slides around but I will keep it. I have a red mark on the bottom of my nose where a scar is at, but hopefully the Lanisoh cream will help that. It is a very good mask and I am going to keep it. I am only looking for one mask on this journey. Maybe Dream Wear is it? I have to use it for at least 1 month to determine if this is the mask that I will stick with. So far, so good. I hope that it works for others too.

[Cardsfan]

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[CaptainRaven40]

I wish they would have included a Small Make Frame. The medium on me too is a little big and slides around but I will keep it. I have a red mark on the bottom of my nose where a scar is at, but hopefully the Lanisoh cream will help that. It is a very good mask and I am going to keep it. I am only looking for one mask on this journey. Maybe Dream Wear is it? I have to use it for at least 1 month to determine if this is the mask that I will stick with. So far, so good. I hope that it works for others too.

I know for me that Lanisoh cream has been a lifesaver. But I would use neosporin during the day to help heal up the place/places the mask had made. That was a winning combination and now all I am having to use is the Lanisoh cream. It has become a staple for me. And it lasts a long long time. A tiny amount for sure goes a long way.

[curems]

I wish they would have included a Small Make Frame. The medium on me too is a little big and slides around but I will keep it. I have a red mark on the bottom of my nose where a scar is at, but hopefully the Lanisoh cream will help that. It is a very good mask and I am going to keep it. I am only looking for one mask on this journey. Maybe Dream Wear is it? I have to use it for at least 1 month to determine if this is the mask that I will stick with. So far, so good. I hope that it works for others too.

I know it's an extra cost but the small frame made all the difference for me. I could manage with the medium (needed the wraps to make it fit better) but the small keeps it from sliding and no leaks (I haven't tried any wraps and haven't felt a need to). It was well worth the purchase.

[jilliansue]

I may have to try the small frame too....the medium is a bit large. The wraps helped the fit, and I think I will use the Velcro for the sliding strap. Back when I used the Swift FX, I needed Velcro. I guess I will try that before purchasing a small frame. Last couple of mornings, 0 leaks in any case, so it is going well. I like the Dream Wear mask because I do not have the irritation of air being blown directly into my nostrils, nor do I have the feeling of not getting enough air flow as I did with both the Wisp and the Airfit N10. I really wanted to like those, but nope!

[Physician]

I've been using this mask for three weeks now. It is the best thing ever for me. I'm a medium/medium.

Hated my nasal mask. The Dreamwear is the least intrusive and freeing mask I have tried. Love it!

I tried this Dreamware (medium/medium) and prefer the Mirage FX for three reasons:

The Dreamware (compared to the Mirage FX):

• 1. was definitely noisier (12 pressure)
• 2. had air leaks when my head was sideways on the pillow. If the head goes posteriorly on the pillow, the nose cushion goes away from the nose that the air leak is prominent. The Mirage FX does not do this.
• 3. excess pressure on my upper lip/teeth. The Mirage has no significant pressure anywhere.

OTOH, attached to a Respironics my Mirage FX had a leak of 29, and the Dreamware 22.

So I'm staying with the Mirage FX.

[LARS929]

I have a couple of quick questions from a forum lurker...

I've been using the Swift LT for around 7 years or so and I am thinking about changing over to this, is it going to be a big change?

I've read several people comment on the escaping air, is it going to be loud enough where my wife will hear it?

Where's the best place to buy one? Is there anywhere legit that I don't need a prescription? I haven't been to my sleep doctor in probably 8 years.

[Pugsy]

I have a couple of quick questions from a forum lurker...

I've been using the Swift LT for around 7 years or so and I am thinking about changing over to this, is it going to be a big change?

I've read several people comment on the escaping air, is it going to be loud enough where my wife will hear it?

Where's the best place to buy one? Is there anywhere legit that I don't need a prescription? I haven't been to my sleep doctor in probably 8 years.

It's going to seem like a big change for you coming from the Swift LT (which I used when I first started therapy so I have some experience with it) but the vent noise shouldn't be as much as with the Swift LT so in that sense I don't think it is as "noisy" as the Swift LT.
It's going to feel weird having the air sort of blow around the nostrils and touch the skin because you have never experienced that sensation. Not something you can't get used to but it took me a few nights for the brain to not keep waking me up telling me it was leaking because I felt air on my skin.

Finding a source for it that doesn't require a prescription could be difficult because it is so new.
I saw one on Amazon a while back though and no RX was required.
Eventually we will probably see the various parts listed on EBay where a person could just buy the parts and build their own mask and that doesn't require a RX.
I think the same can be done at cpap.com once they have all the parts (replacement parts don't require a RX) but when you do the parts DIY build your own mask you lose the 30 day return offering.

If you have a primary care doctor...he can write a RX for masks if he would. It doesn't have to be a sleep doctor.

[Physician]

I have a couple of quick questions from a forum lurker...

I've been using the Swift LT for around 7 years or so and I am thinking about changing over to this, is it going to be a big change?

I've read several people comment on the escaping air, is it going to be loud enough where my wife will hear it?

Where's the best place to buy one? Is there anywhere legit that I don't need a prescription? I haven't been to my sleep doctor in probably 8 years.

It's going to seem like a big change for you coming from the Swift LT (which I used when I first started therapy so I have some experience with it) but the vent noise shouldn't be as much as with the Swift LT so in that sense I don't think it is as "noisy" as the Swift LT.
It's going to feel weird having the air sort of blow around the nostrils and touch the skin because you have never experienced that sensation. Not something you can't get used to but it took me a few nights for the brain to not keep waking me up telling me it was leaking because I felt air on my skin.

Finding a source for it that doesn't require a prescription could be difficult because it is so new.
I saw one on Amazon a while back though and no RX was required.
Eventually we will probably see the various parts listed on EBay where a person could just buy the parts and build their own mask and that doesn't require a RX.
I think the same can be done at cpap.com once they have all the parts (replacement parts don't require a RX) but when you do the parts DIY build your own mask you lose the 30 day return offering.

If you have a primary care doctor...he can write a RX for masks if he would. It doesn't have to be a sleep doctor.

Masks, tubing, and filters (and anything other than the CPAP unit itself) do not require a prescription.

[LARS929]

Thanks to you both - I was able to find one without needing a prescription.

Good to know about the noise, one of my biggest irritations with my current mask is when I am in bed and either my pillow or comforter is too close to my mask and it gets pretty loud and wakes me up. I think I can get used to the air escaping onto my face, I guess I'll find out.