Mask for Colds, Sinus Infection-Which Recommended?

sleepyguy1 · Post by **sleepyguy1** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 10:48 am

I noted in the posts that many of you keep a mask to use when you have a cold or sinus infection, which makes sense.

What mask do you recommend?

Thanks.

sleepycarol · Post by **sleepycarol** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 10:59 am

You are going to lots of different opinions on this one.

Again what works for me may not be the most suitable for you.

I use a F&P 431 full face if congested.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 11:49 am

I couldn't use anything, since I couldn't clear my nose at all, and I was constantly coughing. I just gave up CPAP for 5 days. I saved a FF to use when sick, but I couldn't bear it, so I just didn't use it.

If I'm just a little congested, I can usually clear at least one nostril and use my regular mask - Nasal Aire II.

I try to remember to use the NeilMed Sinus Rinse twice a day when I'm sick, and also psuedoephedrine to decongest. Mucinex has helped me, too.

Good luck!
Babette

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 12:58 pm

I have 76 apneas an hour without the CPAP, so I am afraid to quite using it, which is why I am looking into buying a mask.

norm · Post by **norm** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 10:01 pm

A couple of times a year I seem to get an awful cold, with coughing and congestion. Before I started using a CPAP machine I had tremendous difficulty sleeping, or even lying down, during these periods.

I just had the first cold since getting my CPAP machine. I worried that I might have to get a full-face mask. Instead, I turned the humidifier to the highest setting and it seems to actually help me breathe more easily and sleep. I use a nasal pillow mask and this might be part of the reason for this effect, since it directs the moist air right into my nostrils.

ColoradoDreamer · Post by **ColoradoDreamer** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 10:47 pm

I recommend a full face mask. I have a couple such masks and like the Ultra Mirage Full Face Mask.