Nasal mask to consider to replace Respironics Profile Lite

stevoreno · Post by **stevoreno** » Mon Oct 29, 2007 5:55 pm

I've used a Respironics Profile Lite style nasal mask for the last four years; I've just recently completed a new 2 night sleep study which ended last Friday morning where I learned that my pressure will have to be increased from 16 to 18 although I haven't received a copy of my study yet to confirm that; the tech who tested me on both nights told me when I asked.

Besides choosing to go another year with another Respironics Profile Lite nasal mask what other brands of nasal masks are as good as or better than my current nasal mask which will have a good seal since it appears that my new pressure will be increased from 16 to 18? A good nasal mask alternative for a back sleeper as well as a side sleeper and good headgear as well.

Stevoreno
Biloxi, Mississippi
10/29/07

stevoreno · Post by **stevoreno** » Mon Oct 29, 2007 10:43 pm

Nobody has any recommendations?

Stevoreno
Biloxi, Mississippi
10/29/07

rested gal · Post by **rested gal** » Mon Oct 29, 2007 11:49 pm

These would be my suggestions...

In a nasal mask (covers the nose):

Puritan Bennett DreamFIT mask with Dreamseal.
Not to be confused with the one called "Dreamseal ATTACHMENT for the Breeze."

Somnotech Soyala
Tends to run a bit small, so might need one size larger than the size you were using in your current mask. An extremely quiet mask.

resmed Activa
Worn with straps remarkably loose. For most people this is probably the most leakproof nasal mask ever made...imho.

In a nasal pillows mask (which I prefer, personally):

Aeiomed Headrest
Has had other names in the past -- Aura and Twilight NP.
The absolute #1 pillows mask (imho, and with tweaks) for letting a person sleep in any position.

Respironics ComfortLite 2
Besides the nasal pillows you can get for it, this mask lets you pick one other "option" for the nasal part -- "Simple Cushion" (a nasal cushion that fits over the nose) or a "Direct Seal" (similar to pillows but more like nubs.)

Puritan Bennett Breeze with nasal pillows
Great for sleeping on one's side. Not good for sleeping on one's back unless you apply some "Lab Rat" modifications to the headgear, then it's fine for back sleeping too.

All three of those nasal pillows masks have some great "Lab Rat" mods that can make them work better if a person is having trouble:
LINKS to Lab Rat Trophy awards
viewtopic.php?t=15104

resmed Swift II
Less noisy than the original Swift.

If you go to https://www.cpap.com and type any of those names that are in bold into the "search" box at top right of the cpap.com homepage, you can find pictures and product descriptions.

If you go to the link below, you can find tons of discussions about all those masks as well as quite a few other masks:
LINKS to MASKS - nasal mask, nasal pillows, nasal prongs
viewtopic.php?p=35286

That should give you plenty to read until others weigh in with their recommendations.

stevoreno · Post by **stevoreno** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 12:11 am

rested gal wrote:These would be my suggestions...

In a nasal mask (covers the nose):

Puritan Bennett DreamFIT mask with Dreamseal.
Not to be confused with the one called "Dreamseal ATTACHMENT for the Breeze."

Somnotech Soyala
Tends to run a bit small, so might need one size larger than the size you were using in your current mask. An extremely quiet mask.

resmed Activa
Worn with straps remarkably loose. For most people this is probably the most leakproof nasal mask ever made...imho.

In a nasal pillows mask (which I prefer, personally):

Aeiomed Headrest
Has had other names in the past -- Aura and Twilight NP.
The absolute #1 pillows mask (imho, and with tweaks) for letting a person sleep in any position.

Respironics ComfortLite 2
Besides the nasal pillows you can get for it, this mask lets you pick one other "option" for the nasal part -- "Simple Cushion" (a nasal cushion that fits over the nose) or a "Direct Seal" (similar to pillows but more like nubs.)

Puritan Bennett Breeze with nasal pillows
Great for sleeping on one's side. Not good for sleeping on one's back unless you apply some "Lab Rat" modifications to the headgear, then it's fine for back sleeping too.

All three of those nasal pillows masks have some great "Lab Rat" mods that can make them work better if a person is having trouble:
LINKS to Lab Rat Trophy awards
viewtopic.php?t=15104

resmed Swift II
Less noisy than the original Swift.

If you go to https://www.cpap.com and type any of those names that are in bold into the "search" box at top right of the cpap.com homepage, you can find pictures and product descriptions.

If you go to the link below, you can find tons of discussions about all those masks as well as quite a few other masks:
LINKS to MASKS - nasal mask, nasal pillows, nasal prongs
viewtopic.php?p=35286

That should give you plenty to read until others weigh in with their recommendations.

Thanks for the info Rested Gal.

Stevoreno
Biloxi, Mississippi
10/30/07

SleeplessInOhio · Post by **SleeplessInOhio** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 12:42 am

Someone sent me an article about a year ago that explained CPAP pressure. It basically said that even without a weight gain or some other factor coming into play, some people will need their pressure bumped up a bit for no apparent reason. Usually after they have been on PAP therapy for a few years. I wish I'd kept that article now!

Have you tried a Respironics Comfort Gel nasal mask? With a pressure of 18, it might work well for you!

stevoreno · Post by **stevoreno** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 1:10 am

[quote="SleeplessInOhio"]Someone sent me an article about a year ago that explained CPAP pressure. It basically said that even without a weight gain or some other factor coming into play, some people will need their pressure bumped up a bit for no apparent reason. Usually after they have been on PAP therapy for a few years. I wish I'd kept that article now!

Have you tried a Respironics Comfort Gel nasal mask? With a pressure of 18, it might work well for you!

LavenderMist · Post by **LavenderMist** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 8:41 am

Don't know if you saw this or not, but Kharris answered your question, but in a separate post. Here is the link:

viewtopic/t25544/try-this-one.html

curtcurt46 · Post by **curtcurt46** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 10:56 am

I have done real well with the Optilife nasal pillows by Respironics, though I have never used it at 16-18 cm.
The Resmed Activa is the best sealing nasal mask I have tried and it should work at higher pressures.
I have also used the Respironics ComfortGel Nasal and it sealed very well. I recommend if you try the Comfortgel to get the sizing guide from their web site. I have lately gotten some real good deals on masks at the Cpapauction.com.
Good luck finding that just right mask.

birdshell · Post by **birdshell** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 11:46 am

Stevoreno,
I have never really used a nasal mask of that type. I have used a Swift, ADAM Circuit, ComfortLite with Direct Seal, ComfortLite II with Direct Seal, Breeze with DreamSeal, Hybrid, Optilife and Liberty. All of these provided a good treatment effect, although I prefer some more than others.

You want the BEST mask, but here are some things I have noticed from reading the forum:

While all seem to ask what is the BEST mask, it is hard to answer that question. Each of us is different and each may find that a mask is better or worse for us than other masks. However, many of us can use nearly any mask for a few nights. Many of us can use several masks for more than a few nights.

So, it is probably important to try a number of masks before deciding on the best one for you. Only YOU can prevent facial irritation and a chewed up bridge of the nose, as well as a large leak rate. A good fit for you will also avert that ripping off of the mask at night, IMHO.

Best wishes in your search for the PERFECT mask--not so many of us have found it, but we continue the search!!!

Karen

stevoreno · Post by **stevoreno** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 1:59 pm

Thanks everyone for your posts.

Stevoreno
Biloxi, Mississippi
10/30/07

Issac · Post by **Issac** » Wed Oct 31, 2007 6:12 am

Stevoreno, if you have never tried the Nasal Aire II, you do yourself an injustice. Unlike the pillows, there is nothing pushing up against your nose at night wile you are trying to sleep. I cannot say enough about this little mask because it is so wonderfully comfortable that you forget your wearing a mask at night and have to feel it to make sure it's still there.

If I didn't have such a mouth leaking problem, it would be my only mask.

But, since there is not enough tape in the world to keep my mouth shut, I have luckily found something called the "Hybrid" for mouth breathers that is also very comfortable.

Whatever comfortable mask you find, you will also find that the longer you are compliant, the better you feel. I now feel better than I did at 35 years old!

Kharris · Post by **Kharris** » Wed Oct 31, 2007 7:02 am

LavenderMist wrote:Don't know if you saw this or not, but Kharris answered your question, but in a separate post. Here is the link:

viewtopic/t25544/try-this-one.html

I did. But like a goof, I clicked on new topic, not reply., I have tried a
couple of nasal pillow mask, but the pressure is uncomfortable at that
level.

stevoreno · Post by **stevoreno** » Wed Oct 31, 2007 11:00 am

Issac wrote:Stevoreno, if you have never tried the Nasal Aire II, you do yourself an injustice. Unlike the pillows, there is nothing pushing up against your nose at night wile you are trying to sleep. I cannot say enough about this little mask because it is so wonderfully comfortable that you forget your wearing a mask at night and have to feel it to make sure it's still there.

If I didn't have such a mouth leaking problem, it would be my only mask.

But, since there is not enough tape in the world to keep my mouth shut, I have luckily found something called the "Hybrid" for mouth breathers that is also very comfortable.

Whatever comfortable mask you find, you will also find that the longer you are compliant, the better you feel. I now feel better than I did at 35 years old!

Does that mask work good with high pressures? Pressures of 18 or higher? Thanks for your post.

Stevoreno
Biloxi, Mississippi
10/31/07

birdshell · Post by **birdshell** » Wed Oct 31, 2007 12:51 pm

I use the Hybrid, and it does work at a high pressure. We have a forum member who uses it with facial hair and he has a pressure of 18. For any pressure higher than that, I do not know.

I also use the Liberty, which is quite similar, but don't know about higher pressures than mine (13).

I hope this helps, Steve.

Karen

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