Difference between Activa and Ultra Mirage II Nasal Mask

[kjarels]

Is there any major difference between the Activa and Ultra Mirage II Nasal mask? I should really use a FF mask because I am a mouth sleeper but I can never get any of them to seal properly so I used the Activa and a chinstrap. I have to be honest, I really don't like using a chinstrap because its uncomfortable.

[Julie (apparently a Guest tonight!)]

Of course there are differences, even if there are similarities (I've used both). I found the Activa to be extremely comfortable, but just as completely ineffective - it did feel too large, but the next size down would have been too small in some aspect, so I didn't really use it for any length of time. I now do use the UM FF, and while it requires a little fiddling to get it to seal, both with the upper nose part and the side straps, it works very well most of the time (95%). It's not always as comfortable, and will leave marks at times, but it does the job and is definitely tolerable, so it's what I use. Chin straps are a poor third (after taping, which I did previously with a Comfort Select nasal mask, and which would be my backup if the need should arise, but luckily it hasn't as yet).

[Julie]

Can someone please DELETE the previous (my) post for me as I posted as a guest (not meaning to) and it won't let me delete the note, which is all wrong of course as I didn't realize the poster was asking about nasal masks until it was too late!

[kjarels]

Hey its ok, thats still good info!!