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by canoekeji
Sun Mar 20, 2016 5:29 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Looking for a nasal mask that won't leave marks
Replies: 6
Views: 2691

Re: Looking for a nasal mask that won't leave marks

I use Sleepweaver Elan- it is a cloth mask. Extremely comfortable and it doesn't slip off. No marks on my face in the morning.

There is some issue with leaks but I am in the "allowable" level so I don't worry about that.

Good luck in your quest.
by canoekeji
Sat Feb 20, 2016 8:06 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: SleepWeaver Advance Nasal pros/cons?
Replies: 14
Views: 5157

Re: SleepWeaver Advance Nasal pros/cons?

I use the Elan- can't tolerate anything but a cloth mask as I react to the others- mine is nasal only- not Sleapweaver FFM. I did try an Airft nasal silicone but had "burns" plus what felt like paralysis on one side of my neck in reacting to it after wearing for only 7 hours. Definitely get the feat...
by canoekeji
Sat Feb 13, 2016 7:49 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sleepweaver Elan- other users with MCS?
Replies: 15
Views: 5860

Re: Sleepweaver Elan- other users with MCS?

I use Nature Clean dish detergent to clean my Elan- usually wash it every second day or I have a high leak rate. The cloth ask is great but I will soon have to order new headgear as the Velcro is starting to lose its grip- I will get back up set then see if I can just replace the Velcro on the old o...
by canoekeji
Sun Jan 24, 2016 3:02 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Way to go - APOLOGY ALSO
Replies: 238
Views: 43176

Re: Way to go you Idiots - APOLOGY ALSO

Pugsy: I only joined this board in November 2015 and am still struggling with my mask. I had hoped I could beg your assistance re: the Sleepyhead software since I am not a computer type- then I spotted this thread. I have learned a lot from reading the work you have done here but I have sensed that ...
by canoekeji
Tue Dec 15, 2015 12:36 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sleepweaver Elan- other users with MCS?
Replies: 15
Views: 5860

Re: Sleepweaver Elan- other users with MCS?

LSAT- "purifying" is part of the life of people with Multiple Chemical sensitivities- plastic hoses smell toxic to me and I have to try to take out the plastic smell. Vinegar & water soak have made hoses tolerable. When I got the Small Resmed airfit & machine I was so excited- and with less than 2 h...
by canoekeji
Tue Dec 15, 2015 10:46 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sleepweaver Elan- other users with MCS?
Replies: 15
Views: 5860

Sleepweaver Elan- other users with MCS?

So- due to multiple chemical sensitivities the only mask I seem to be able to use is a cloth mask- the Elan. It appears silicone and gel is out- been trying to "purify" a silicone ask for 6 weeks and I still react the second I put it on ( breathing- not contact allergy per se- the fumes fro the mask...
by canoekeji
Sun Dec 06, 2015 2:54 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sleepweaver elan- air blowing towards eyes
Replies: 5
Views: 1746

Re: Sleepweaver elan- air blowing towards eyes

Lindairc- Do you wash your advance every day? I think that is what is recommended. I do use the featherlight hose as that came in the kit that my sleep centre ordered. I like your sock idea for the hose- may give that a try. The swivel on the Elan is great- I can toss it over y head- no headboard so...
by canoekeji
Sat Dec 05, 2015 3:27 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sleepweaver elan- air blowing towards eyes
Replies: 5
Views: 1746

Sleepweaver elan- air blowing towards eyes

Still new and trying to get things to work. So- I am allergic to silicone so have been working with a sleepweaver elan- I had to find the details for the company I deal with. I a using a small. I can get it on and settle - mostly- but I am concerned about the air blowing at my eyes- particularly on ...
by canoekeji
Mon Nov 30, 2015 7:21 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Mask for someone with Multiple chamical sensitivities
Replies: 8
Views: 2484

Mask for someone with Multiple chamical sensitivities

I have been trying to learn to use a CPAP but the silicone mask, hose, etc have caused issues. I currently am trying a Resmed Airfit nasal- at least that is what I think it is plus I have a Sleepweaver Elan nasal. I had to do all the research to find Sleepweaver myself as the folks who did my sleep ...