Mask Recommendation - Can't keep first two on

[Tdunmire]

I started out with Breeze Nasal Pillows and now have the OptiLife Nasal Pillow Mask. I can't seem to keep either of them on. Many nights I don't even try because I know it will not be on for long.

Has anyone else had problems keeping masks on at night, if so, what seems to work. Comfort is less important than something that will stay on at this point.

Thanks

[DreamStalker]

Mask interface is the hardest part of this treatment.

What exactly do you mean by "I can't seem to keep either of them on."?

Are they falling off in your sleep or are you taking them off in your sleep?

I'm guessing they are fallnig off during your sleep although I cannot picture how the Opus would fall off ... the Breeze maybe.

Some use stocking or some stretchy type material to add stability to the headgear ... search RestedGal's panty hose trick.

Once you get the right mask fitted correctly it gets easier.

Best of luck.

[SleepingBetterNow]

For me to get the Breeze and OptiLife stable, I had to use a chinstrap over the headgear. I wrapped small velcro strips around 1 area near the top of my head on the Breeze and at either side on the OptiLife. The chinstrap will hold because of the velcro and it significantly adds to the stability of the mask. Helps keep my mouth shut too. I got the velcro strips at the local hardware store and they're normally used for tying cables together.

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[allergyridden]

I'm not certain we know what you mean. Are you taking them off while asleep? I can't imagine the Optilife coming off by itself, the pillows can definately come out of the nares though.
We can tell which masks are most comfortable, but if it's because you're a really restless sleeper, the advice would be different.