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njkirk

masks

Post by njkirk » Thu Oct 06, 2011 5:00 pm

What are the best masks for a side sleeper? The less cumbersome, the better, but I need one that will stay where it is supposed to be.

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cowlypso
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Re: masks

Post by cowlypso » Thu Oct 06, 2011 5:05 pm

The best masks overall for this are the nasal pillows masks. Lots of people like the Swift FX, but some people find it a bit unstable if you're an active sleeper. The Swift LT and the Opus 360 tend to be more stable nasal pillows masks.

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Re: masks

Post by HPM » Thu Oct 06, 2011 5:19 pm

I use the swift fx for her and when I turn on my side it usually does ok. I wear a chin strap also that I put some velcro on to keep it stable. That helps keep the swift stable as well.

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Re: masks

Post by bdp522 » Thu Oct 06, 2011 5:55 pm

I like the optilife and the comfortlite2. I don't toss and turn alot, but they both seem very stable to me.

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Re: masks

Post by ems » Thu Oct 06, 2011 11:03 pm

I only sleep on my side - both left and right. I use the Swift FX for her and find it works very well.

I am going to try the Sleep Weaver next week. Heard that is a good mask for side sleepers also, and extremely comfortable.
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Re: masks

Post by kennyr121 » Fri Oct 07, 2011 3:39 am

I use the resperonics Go Life nasal pillow mask. I also sleep mostly on my side. Works great, and is very comfortable.