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by NevadaRT
Sun Apr 29, 2007 7:18 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: The new bravo mask
Replies: 33
Views: 7037

Nevada RT, Your comment that noise is an issue only at high pressures doesn't apply to me. I'm on APAP with the pressure range of 9-12 cm. I don't have a problem getting a seal with the Swift (probably because my pressure is not very high). But I find it noisy. Based on what everyone is saying, Swi...
by NevadaRT
Fri Apr 27, 2007 7:47 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: The new bravo mask
Replies: 33
Views: 7037

The exhaust ports are at the bottom of the reservoir. I'm very familiar with the SNAPP. The Bravo is quite different from that mask. For one, the reservoir of the Bravo is smaller and more compact than the SNAPP. Rather than sticking out (which can make side sleeping difficult), the Bravo reservoir ...
by NevadaRT
Fri Apr 27, 2007 9:11 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: The new bravo mask
Replies: 33
Views: 7037

Emily, Yes, I have seen the Swift II. Unfortunately, I really can't make a fair comparison between Bravo and Swift II on noise level. In general, noise becomes a significant issue at higher pressures. However, I have experienced a lot of difficulty maintaining a good seal with the Swift/Swift II pil...
by NevadaRT
Thu Apr 26, 2007 7:32 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: The new bravo mask
Replies: 33
Views: 7037

Hey Hoseheads, I saw the Bravo today afternoon at the Teleflex Medical booth in the Medtrade Spring Expo. My first impressions are: The pillows are soft and seem comfortable. They are removable and different sizes can be used for each nare! When hooked up to CPAP, it seemed fairly quiet even at 18 c...