Nasal Pillow?

[insylem]

Can some one please explane to me exactly what a nasal pillow is?
Ive tried google but all I can seen to find is nose masks for cpap.

[user from Singapore]

Here is an example of nasal pillow



According to the manufacturer "Nasal pillow masks cover the nostril only. Comparing to traditional nasal masks, nasal pillow masks are lighter, and users have more flexibility"

That's what I have been using for some time (not exactly this model, but the type of mask) and i am quite happy.

[chunkyfrog]

Various forum members have nasal pillow masks.
You can click on the blue text or picture in their equipment list at the bottom of any post
for a full description (with pictures), courtesy of our hosts.

[Maxie]

You can click on my mask below and see a picture of another type of nasal pillows.

[chunkyfrog]

If you click on the images under 'product images' , you will see enlarged views.
I love this place.

[insylem]

That looks like it might be eayser to deal with. I saw where they cover the mouth too
How do I get one?

[Henry Jr]

... I saw where they cover the mouth too...

One example of "cover the mouth too" might be the "Mirage Liberty". Try a search for that string; you'll get a BUNCH of posts/comments.

... How do I get one?

Discuss with prescriber and DME.

[Pugsy]

That looks like it might be eayser to deal with. I saw where they cover the mouth too
How do I get one?

Which one peaks your interest? Your DME should have some available. Were you wanting just the nasal pillow mask like the Swift FX that was shown above or were you wanting one of those that had the nasal pillows and also covered the mouth?
There are 2...the ResMed Liberty and the Innomed/Respcare Hybrid both have the nasal pillows and cover your mouth.
There are many other type of nasal pillow masks that leave the mouth uncovered. Unsure what you are wanting.

In general to purchase a mask online you need to have a copy of your RX on file. There are ways to buy the replacement parts and build your own mask by using EBay sellers. All depends on what you are wanting and if you can't get your DME to get one for your using your insurance.

[insylem]

I dont know if I have a dme or what not.
I got my machine from the VA years ago,
I got my new mask a few months ago from the Dr's office. They also gave me some new filters for the machine too.
Does that mean my Dr office is my DME then?