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by cadamtay
Sun Jun 19, 2011 4:52 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: What is the best mask for side sleeping?
Replies: 13
Views: 3190

Re: What is the best mask for side sleeping?

I'm appreciating all of this good feedback! Thanks everyone. I have a feeling this is going to be a long process. Maybe I will get lucky and hit on something relatively quickly!
by cadamtay
Sun Jun 19, 2011 6:18 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: What is the best mask for side sleeping?
Replies: 13
Views: 3190

Re: What is the best mask for side sleeping?

ozze_dollar wrote:I use a mirage fx and I have no trouble sleeping on the side. Perhaps you need more time.
That is possible. I have only been using it for a couple weeks now and it is an improvement from my previous mask.

Do you use any special pillow or a hose holder?
by cadamtay
Sun Jun 19, 2011 6:14 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: What is the best mask for side sleeping?
Replies: 13
Views: 3190

Re: What is the best mask for side sleeping?

What is your pressure? I wear an Opus 360 and have been able to sleep on my side just fine - but this mask has a pressure limit of 12. This is a nasal pillow mask. Thanks. My pressure is set at 10. I have a follow up with my doctor this week. I have been considering a nasal pillow mask. I think I w...
by cadamtay
Sun Jun 19, 2011 5:21 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: What is the best mask for side sleeping?
Replies: 13
Views: 3190

What is the best mask for side sleeping?

Hi Everyone, I am new to cpap in the last two months an I am curious to hear which mask people think is the best fo sleeping on your side. Currently I am testing the Mirage FX and I have found it to leak quite often when I try to sleep on my side. I can sleep on my back but it is not the most comfor...
by cadamtay
Sat Jun 18, 2011 2:11 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: resmed mirage fx
Replies: 17
Views: 9782

Re: resmed mirage fx

Trying the mirage FX as a loaner because I was having issues with my last mask. I am new to cpap in the last 3 months and the mask I started with was keeping me awake with air leaks. I have found the mirage FX to be much less cumbersome but I am still experiencing leaks. If I don't stick with the mi...