I recently switched from a Repsironics machine to the Intellipap and really love it. I did a TON of research and am self-pay. Spoke to a couple folks here who used both the ResMed S9 and Intellipap and eventually switched to the Intellipap for their primary machine. I don't think you can go wrong wi...

So, let's extrapolate here (if you can do it, so can I). We have continuous or intermittent pressure applied to our airways for 6 to 8 hours every night too--wouldn't we also expect to see some "tissue expansion" there if the pressure was sufficient? This mucosal tissue lining our airways is highly...

IMO, I think that the nostrils, being rimmed and supported by cartilage, might not be as susceptible to stretching as a pregnant woman's abdominal skin is. But the nostrils aren't exactly "rimmed" by cartilage at all. See image, attached (if I did it right!). http://www.riversideonline.com/source/i...

HoseCrusher wrote:Perhaps the question should be if 18 hours of relaxation can overcome the 6 hours of expansion...

Excellent question. Or, to put it another way, does the mitotic activity that results in new tissue growth require constant tension?

Tissues naturally expand in response to pressure over time. Post-pregnancy "stretch marks" is a common example of this phenomenon. With nasal pillows, we have pressure expanding the nares for 6+ hours a night over a period of years. It is disingenuous to call the possibility of permanently expanded ...

The pillow sizes are XS-S-M for her, S-M-L for the regular FX.

I've noticed that it is the air pressure, not the pillow itself, that expands the nostril tissue. Perhaps it's more of a problem for those of us who have more "fleshy" nostrils (vs nostrils that are narrower and with relatively more cartilage). I wear my Swift adjusted very lightly and with the pill...

Nasal pillow masks are wonderfully light and comfortable. I have noticed a slight increase in drying vs. my nasal mask, but nothing really significant. The only real disadvantage to me is that regular use may lead to permanent widening of the nostrils. While this is only a cosmetic issue, it's a fai...

Hi TJ, Fatigue is a symptom with many causes. Apnea may or may not be the cause for your fatigue. I would suggest using this board in a narrow way: to help you understand where you're at with your apnea therapy, and to educate yourself on how you might optimize that therapy. Once you've optimized yo...

IP users: Your software now has been updated to v. 2.3 This should appear when you log on, but if not, click on the DeVilbiss icon in the top left of the SmartLink window and choose Update. This update includes my request that they configure the date ranges to show most recent date first to avoid l...

The Velcro mod is very effective in my experience. I am lazy and just superglued it in (used medium viscosity superglue). The bond is very strong and will easily outlast the headgear. Thank you to the person who discovered this. My only reservation regarding the Swift FX (and nasal pillows, in gener...

Don't forget that the Swift FX has a hose (around 18 inches long, give or take). That increases the overall bulk, making it comparable in volume to larger masks.

Glad you took it the right way, Maddy. Laughter is the best medicine (well, second to XPAP therapy, of course!). And if you can't laugh at yourself, you can always laugh at others.

May the New Year bring us ALL many Lulz!

3dogstew? I was a bit offended when I saw your handle, but in some cultures dogs are used for human consumption. Are you Korean? Forget that you have met your deductible for the year. You need a new sleep doc, a new sleep tech (there are at least two good ones on this forum from CO), a new DME, and ...

Sincere and deepest thanks from me too. I have learned so much from this forum; it has literally saved my life.

Luv you guyz!