Newbie question: What are Nasal Pillows?

[darreld]

I am new to CPAP, having only had my Respironics machine for 5 weeks or so. I love it. I sleep so well and feel so much better overall. It's wonderful.

My question is, what are nasal pillows. My provider gave me a nose mask and, at the insistence of the sleep tech where I had my studies, a full face mask. Both are ok if a little bulky. I see in people's signatures mentions of Nasal Pillows (Swift LT). I've seen mention that they're better for side sleeping.

What are Nasal Pillows and I wonder if I could use them. They seem smaller.

Thanks,
-darrel

[Wulfman]

If you click on one of those items (picture or text), it will take you to the item in CPAP.COM and you can see for yourself what they are.
Essentially, they're another nasal "interface" for this therapy.


Den

[JoyD.]

Hi Darrell,

Welcome to the cpaptalk forum. It is much better if you will register and post on your profile the type of equipment you have. Also, any info on your sleep study results, and current pressure you are using. Then as you ask questions we will have a basis for our answers.

Nasal pillows are soft silicone cones that sits against each of the nares (go inside just a very little bit). In contrast, the nasal cushion sits over the entire nose.

Here is an example of some nasal pillow masks together on one website page:

http://www.youneedsleep.com/nasal_pillow_masks