Mask issues.

Awake · Post by **Awake** » Thu Aug 10, 2006 5:29 pm

I have been using a profile lite mask. I tried the swift, and couldn't tolerate it, it made my skin burn. Then I ordered a comfort curve, really like the way it is made, but cannot get it to stay in place when I lay down. I am side sleeper. Anyway, when I came home last night, my puppy had gotten my mask somehow and chewed up the plastic at the top where the gel forehead thing is, well I have to use so I taped it back together until I could get another one. There was probably 1/2 left with the gel pad and 3/4 inch left above the actual mask. Now after I taped it, it fit quite well, was comfortable, more than I had ever known. The question is, how do I get this fit again? Any suggestions? I don't think I want to break and tape a new one. I have been looking for something that fits better for a long time. Looked at the IQ, phantom and minime, but didn't see anything good about them. I know it is an individual thing, but would appreciate suggestions.

Thanks

MaskedMechanic · Post by **MaskedMechanic** » Fri Aug 11, 2006 10:12 am

Whoa, hard question. Let the dog chew on it some more? I don't know. Can someone help?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Aug 11, 2006 12:56 pm

like my Fisher and Paykel HC407. Great for side sleepers and very comfortable. I have to check to make sure it's still on most of time, because I can't feel it.
Some people don't like it at all, but those that do, love it!
Good luck.

sidesleeper · Post by **sidesleeper** » Fri Aug 11, 2006 4:12 pm

Please see this post from another forum. Seems they have figured this face mask and skin problem out in Australia.....

http://www.apneasupport.org/viewtopic.php?t=5565[url]

floydcs · Post by **floydcs** » Fri Aug 11, 2006 8:01 pm

my puppy had gotten my mask somehow and chewed up the plastic at the top where the gel forehead thing is

Boy, that really bites!
Sorry, I had too...

You said you are a side sleeper. I like the Puritan Bennett Breeze.
https://www.cpap.com/productpage/1798
It only touches your nose nares (well, it has head gear),but NO strap marks!
Seals nice, but seals better with a little saline nasal gel. I like the fact you can rotate the oval nasal pillows to fit in your nose better, unlike the Respironics Comfortlite2.
The Breeze does have a chunk of plastic at the back of your head that you may not like if you roll onto your back. It's not too bad for me, though. I think it depends on your pillow.

n2waterdogs · Post by **n2waterdogs** » Sat Aug 12, 2006 6:41 pm

i'm a side and stomach sleeper try the breeze it's great it was my 10th try as masks go and it's a winner!
good luck!!!!!!!!!!

bdp522 · Post by **bdp522** » Sat Aug 12, 2006 7:49 pm

I use the hybrid mask and with the help of a papillow and PAD-A-CHEEKS can sleep in any position! I'm pretty sure that this mask is the reason I have had so few issues complying with cpap treatment.

Brenda

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