Nasal interfaces: Aura vs. the others?

Snorgone · Post by **Snorgone** » Mon Aug 07, 2006 10:13 pm

i'm currently using a mask on cpap at a pressure of 5, and would like to get a nasal interface. i sleep 50/50 side vs back (never on stomach). has anyone tried several of these and liked one over another? i've never used a humidifier. would this help with the nasal systems?

thanks so much for helping this newbie !!!!

rested gal · Post by **rested gal** » Tue Aug 08, 2006 12:45 am

I like the Aura (Aeiomed's "Headrest with nasal seal") very much.

Here's a clickable link to some interesting discussions about quite a few masks:

LINKS to MASKS - nasal mask, nasal pillows, nasal prongs

And here's a link to dealing with the main air hose, to keep it from tugging on ANY mask:

LINKS to Hose hangers and methods of managing the air hose

Welcome to the board, Snorgone!

inacpapfog · Post by **inacpapfog** » Tue Aug 08, 2006 7:19 am

I love the Aura for facial comfort but just can't tolerarate the headgear! (Stays in place so well, it pulls my hair out! )
But, if you follow RG's instructions of deconstruction, you can solve such a problem. I would have tried this fix on mine except I passed it on to another fellow pap'er! He loves it as is!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Aug 08, 2006 11:54 am

thank you so much for the great information and links !!! from all i've read the aura with the "modifications" will be the one i try first. does the nasal soreness/irritation that some have gotten tend to go away over time?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Aug 08, 2006 12:40 pm

i was doing some "surfing" and stumbled upon the "cpap pro". this has a part that goes in the mouth and you bite down i guess, which holds the nasal pillows in place. does anyone have experience with these?

Snorgone · Post by **Snorgone** » Tue Aug 08, 2006 12:43 pm

thanks for your responses, rested gal and inacpapfog. my new aura is on its way. i hope i like it as well as you do !!!