Any masks that don't use nasal pillows?

skits · Post by **skits** » Mon Oct 29, 2007 7:50 am

I'm on my second mask and absolutely hate it. My first was a Liberty Mirage, but I couldn't handle the nasal pillows (blew too hard). I then switched to the Mirage Ultra and I HATE it and can't sleep with it. Now that I'm fairly accustomed to everything else (noise, lights, air) I'm hoping I can leave the full face mask behind (I don't breathe through my mouth) and try a regular mask. But I need one that doesn't use pillows. Is there such a thing?

Julie · Post by **Julie** » Mon Oct 29, 2007 9:55 am

Tons, they're called nasal masks - look at them on Cpap.com.

Slinky · Post by **Slinky** » Mon Oct 29, 2007 10:44 am

There are way more styles of nasal cushion interfaces than there are nasal pillow or full face interfaces! In fact, I'd venture a guess there are more styles of nasal cushion interfaces than there are styles of full face and nasal pillows combined.

Snoredog · Post by **Snoredog** » Mon Oct 29, 2007 10:44 am

well if want something that is small and light, seals well and is nearly silent try a Soyala nasal mask.

It is critical you get it sized correctly, if you are currently using a medium-standard in other masks, I suggest a large as they have a tendency to run smaller. The Soyala Large is about the same as others Medium.

Get a interface too small it will ride down farther on the bridge of the nose and leave a nice divot to wear around in the morning.

It costs a bit more than other interfaces since it is made in Germany and the dollar vs euro isn't doing so hot, but worth it in my opinion:

https://www.cpap.com/productpage/Soyala ... dgear.html

skits · Post by **skits** » Mon Oct 29, 2007 10:47 am

I checked out a bunch. Called my DME, he's checking with Ins to see if they'll cover yet another mask. Otherwise guess I'll have to fork out some money. But I'm game. Tried my first dose of Requip last night. I am total
amazed how good I feel today. I feel like I wasted the last 20 years.

rested gal · Post by **rested gal** » Mon Oct 29, 2007 10:58 am

I prefer nasal pillows masks, but if I were going to use a traditional nasal mask (covers the nose) these are the three that worked best for me:

Puritan Bennett DreamFIT mask (not the "Dreamseal attachment for the Breeze.") Size "Shallow."

Soyala

Activa - shallow

Of course every mask is different for different people. Any time a mask offers a size "shallow", that's what I like, even though I can wear a "standard" size ok. Shallow is a tad wider (not as likely to press against the sides of the nose) and not quite as long vertically from bridge of nose to lip underneath the nostrils.

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