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by sleeping_in_ny
Mon Jan 24, 2011 9:02 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Anyone use a chin strap with a Liberty hybrid mask?
Replies: 5
Views: 1520

Re: Anyone use a chin strap with a Liberty hybrid mask?

Thanks for the replies. I don't seem to be able to get this mask fitted properly. I have an appointment with the respiratory therapist tomorrow. Luckily, I have the option to change masks for the first few months until I get one that works for me.
by sleeping_in_ny
Sat Jan 22, 2011 11:12 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Anyone use a chin strap with a Liberty hybrid mask?
Replies: 5
Views: 1520

Re: Anyone use a chin strap with a Liberty hybrid mask?

Ok, so I'm a newbie and maybe my terminology is not quite right. My mask is a Mirage Liberty full face mask with nasal prongs. Seeing as there were 46 views with no replies, I figured I was barking up the wrong tree, chucked the chin strap and tried re-adjusting the mask. I got it somewhat better by...
by sleeping_in_ny
Fri Jan 21, 2011 8:02 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Travel tips
Replies: 13
Views: 2601

Re: Travel tips

Thanks for replies! I was worried about water spilling in luggage. I will look into a liter refillable. bottle for travel.
by sleeping_in_ny
Fri Jan 21, 2011 7:22 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Travel tips
Replies: 13
Views: 2601

Travel tips

I have a short trip coming up. Any recommendations about using the humidifier? My respiratory therapist says it is OK to use regular water instead of distilled for a day or two, but the manufacturer's manual says anything but distilled water could damage the machine. I can't imagine bringing a gallo...
by sleeping_in_ny
Fri Jan 21, 2011 7:17 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Anyone use a chin strap with a Liberty hybrid mask?
Replies: 5
Views: 1520

Anyone use a chin strap with a Liberty hybrid mask?

I have been using CPAP for just a week with a Liberty hybrid mask. The respiratory therapist who fit me started out with too tight a fit and my top lip was numb for the first two days before I figured it out. I refit the mask so it was as loose as possible and still had a snug fit and it was much be...