I just received my Hybrid about a week ago. I do like it. Definitely like it better than the full face mask. The only thing I am having problems with is the head gear. I believe this is the "new/improved" head gear, but it is too large (and I am not a dainty person). I have to cinch the straps up so...

I have a pressure of "only" 12, but what I did for my Hybrid nasal pillows was to get a clear (non hair pulling) pony tail holder. You can get a small box at Walmart that will last forever. I gently stretched the holder and applied it to both the left and right pillows. To me it holds the pillows to...

jasminechichi wrote:I am going to have to break down and get me a hybrid. Might as well bite the bullet and get it. I won't be happy until I try it!

I did it. Yesterday I put in an order for the Hybrid. Can't wait for it to come in!

I had my first sleep study a couple of months ago and a follow up study a month ago. I have been on cpap pressure of 12. Today I followed up with my Pulmonary Nurse Prac and I got the printout of my sleep study notes. I do not have the "technical" results of my sleep study just a physician synopsis....

I am a Registered Nurse. Worked in the Emergency Room for eleven years and now I am working in the computer department (IT). I now teach the medical staff computer documentation as well as test, implement and maintain new applications for the medical staff. I am fortunate that I have a great job whi...

I am going to have to break down and get me a hybrid. Might as well bite the bullet and get it. I won't be happy until I try it!

Thanks for all the great replies. I tried it last night and I believe I am going to like it. I am going to have to get a chin strap because I woke up with a dry mouth. I am not pleased with the head gear. It is tedious to put on. When I removed it and tried to put it back on it was a mess. I had to ...

Hello, I have now in my arsenal a Nasal Aire II. I have tested the sizes and I find that I need to use a small nasal prong. When I tried the XS my right nare leaked slightly, but my left was air tight so I moved up a size. My question to other nasal aire II users is will the prongs ever feel comfort...

Thanks for the response. I guess I was wanting to know if anybody successfully was able to "train" their self to not mouth breathe as 2flamingos posted that she/he did. I am not opposed to the Hybid, but I love the idea of the nasal prong. To not have something covering your mouth... I do miss those...

I do a mix of nasal breathing and mouth breathing. I notice I tend to mouth breathe when I am getting really relaxed. I have a full face mask, but I am having to tighten my straps really tight in order for the mask not to leak when I mouth breathe. My question is...has anybody successfully used a na...

I was taught by my DME to wash the hose every week. Although I will confess I wash it about once a month because I did not see a need to do it that often....

Thanks for the information.

I don't know if there is a connection with apnea and gout, but gout can occur in the ankles and elbows, although the most common in the great toe. Gout was once called the illness of Kings, because eating of rich foods and drinking of rich wines in excess, and a sedentary lifestyle can lead to gout....

She really looks good. I love her hair color.

Sorry, no I did not have my cpap on. I really fell asleep and did not put it on.

I get a severe headache when I take a nap. Before cpap I never did get a HA when I napped. I never felt refreshed, but I did not hurt when I woke up. I have been on my cpap for about 2 months now, and now when I do nap and wake up my head is busting. Why now? When I nap, I sleep in a recliner with m...