I find that leaks are greatly eliminated with a regular thorough washing of my mask or at least a wipe down with CPAP Mask Wipes. Also, it is helpful to wash your face before bedtime to remove any oil from the skin. I use both the Swift II & the Swift LT and find good luck following these habits. I ...

I have 2 Small and 2 Large Pillows for Swift LT. Trading for Medium size Pillows. These are new in factory packaging trading for same.

UPDATE !! All are gone now. Thanks!
06-02-2009

Islander

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Islander

I have 2 new Small and 2 new Medium Swift II Nasal Pillows to trade for Large size or will give away if no traders out there.

I also have several sinus infections annually which I treat with antibiotics, have had three surgeries to alleviate sinus problems. I have found that if I act promptly when first experiencing congestion with a good sinus flush with saline solution using a Grossan sinus irrigation system that I can o...

Mine rests in a shallow cake pan on the night stand and I have never had a bit of damage from water spills or leaks. (have not experienced a leak yet, however)

Islander

"The stupid strap that goes on the back of my head always slips upward and causes the mask to leak. Anyone have any suggestions to get the straps to stay in place?" I notice you use the Swift II, I have found that it helped me a lot when I stapled the straps after finding a good fit. As the straps w...

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I have had no problems related to flying with my "M" Autopap in the last two years and over 40 flights. I do hand carry the machine in it's original padded case and also have used it while on several long overseas flights. I have been pleasantly surprised that it brought no attention of the other pa...

I have 3 new Medium Mirage Swift II Replacement Pillow Sleeves to swap for New Large Mirage Swift II Replacement Pillow Sleeve.
Interested parties please PM me for exchange info.

Mike

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I do in fact have shortness of breath as well but previously attributed that to my coronary artery disease (CAD) but a recent 64 slice CT Scan indicated early signs of emphysema so now do not know what to think. The shortness of breath is only when exerting myself and quickly disipates upon a brief ...

Last week as I was going through my annual physical, I brought this topic up to my physician as I experience these symtoms. She said in my case, it was because I am on meds. which are to expand my arteries, due to coronary artery disease. She stated these meds caused the arteries to leak or "weep" d...

I had suffered with migraines for literally all my life until stumbling upon the need for CPAP. I must have ingested tens of thousands of Excedrin over the years, buying the very large bottles, 12 at a time and never leaving home without a good supply in my pocket. In recent years I had found Sumatr...

I was not aware of Cpapforseniors.com.....will check it out.

Thank you very much for bringing me up to speed on this resource.

Mike

I have recently become elgible for Medicare and have the AARP Supplement. Can anyone advise on how to best get some help from Medicare with CPAP items such as interface, filters, repacement parts & such? Is there a way to acquire these items when needed without going to a Doctor each time? I do use ...