Is there a Nasal mask that...

Has the tube running over the head, and an 'Activa' style inflatable cushion.

I've just dusted off my ComfortLite II for another round of leaks, er torture, er testing. The problem I've had with the nasal mask option on this interface is it only has two adjustments:

1. Up and down.
2. angle of attack.

It is missing #3 in and out. while #2 does move the mask in and out, it also changes the angle causing leaks... Almost but not quite.

As far as I know there isn't a mask like you are wanting -- with the hose routed up and with an activa type cushion.

Hope you find one that works.

run your hose over the headboard from behind and have the hose off to one side of your face or the other--if you can suspend the hose on a retractable keychain type thing it works even better---pat

Or try the Nasal Aire II.

I found nasal pillows masks very painful. I also couldn't tolerate the traditional nose masks, and the Full Face masks.

I'm loving the Nasal Aire II nasal prongs mask - I can only recommend it to others:

W W W DOT cpaptalk.com/viewtopic/t23207/Babettes-Nasal-Aire-II-Tip-Sheet.html

Good luck!
Babette

The connector on the front of the Activa has a swivel, and you can just swivel it up and route the hose over your head. I do it almost every night, and I don't attach the hose to anything...I just run it over the headboard. Works like a charm!

Good luck to you!!!!

You could probably rig a velcro strap to hold the Activa hose in place if you like it to be stationary.

Any time I used the Activa, I did exactly what Bert said. Only thing is, I don't have a headboard, so I do hang the main air hose overhead, from a swivel arm plant hanger attached to the wall.

dj, I know I sound like a broken record, but.....

A homemade strap of stretchy, soft material, tied around the front of a mask and routed behind (and high on the back of head) can work wonders.

You know how you can put the tips of your fingers lightly against the front of a leaky mask, and stop the leak with just the slightest bit of pushing the mask a tad closer to your face? That's how the "homemade strap" works. Takes the place of holding your hand against the front of the mask and gives that tiny bit of extra stabilization so many masks (and nasal pillows, especially) need, to stay put during a tossin', turnin' night of sleep.

Some ways to route one or more homemade straps. They look tight in these drawings I made, but they don't have to be very snug at all. Just "being there" gives extra support to keep a mask in place. These drawings are for the Headrest nasal pillows mask (my favorite mask of all) but can work exactly the same way with the ComfortLite 2:



Best way to tie the loose ends behind head is with a "doublestart knot"...the way people start tying kids' shoelaces so they won't come loose:

http://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/doublestartknot.htm

That kind of knot lays flat, stays tied, yet is very easy to take loose in the morning or to adjust during the night.

Best material I've found for making a homemade strap is the leg cut off a pair of pantyhose tights. Not regular pantyhose. "Tights." The material in "tights" is thicker and stays wider when used as a strap. Doesn't roll up into a thin little tube like a regular pantyhose leg would when pulled.

Just to make sure all the angles are covered, have you tried taking an Activa and tying the hose to the top of the mask so it runs up for you?

It wouldn't be a bad idea to play with it a bit and see if you can come up with something that's perfect.

I had planned to try RG's pantyhose tights and kept putting it off, thinking I needed to sew them. Then a few weeks ago I finally got out a pair and cut off one leg. I found I don't need to sew them and they work exactly as RG notes -- they don't need to be tight to work and they've reduced my leaks noticeably. I used to use a stretchy headband and thought that was good - but that can't hold a candle to the ol' pantyhose tights trick! I use it with my CL2 with a slit cut into it for the vent holes and for others whereever it seems best.

Mindy

If I understand your question correctly, take a look at the OPUS nasal mask.

My wife does not like the Swift II so she went back to the Swift I. (Don't ask)
When I asked for another Swift I they said they don't make them, so they suggested the OPUS. I don't remember if it is an OPUS 1 or anything else. I can go look at the box if it is important.

She likes the OPUS.

Good luck. I listened to RG and others, so I hang my hose over my head.
Works for me.

I listened to Rested Gal and bought the "scrunchies" (sp.?) and what a difference! With the hose routed up to the head board I attached a "chain" of the stretchy loops from the headboard post to the hose. Now when I roll over on my side I am no longer pulled back like a "fish on a hook"!

I have the Opus 360 but really haven't tried it yet. Still like the Swift, but it can leak if I am not careful how my head is positioned on the pillow. I have an old Optilife that I like but to use it I had to bend the hose upward with a very sharp bend. Couldn't get used to the Bravo, The double hose bothers me, I only want to deal with a single supply hose.

Thanks for all the tips.

I've had the hose hanging overhead since about my second week on Cpap, this seems to be the logical place for it.

Next I guess I'll try routing the hose over the top on the activa and see how that works. I think I might have too much slack between my 'hook' and my head, although I do like having the extra hose available to move around a little.