another mask?

lifeartist59 · Post by **lifeartist59** » Sat Apr 12, 2008 6:16 pm

I am considering yet another mask. I have used two different nasal pillow ones, one was bad and the other has worked well for a couple months but got out of shape so quickly that it now feels like it is a nose plug instead. I have one regular nasal one, but since my nose is small and the bridge (top part near my eyes) almost nothing, it leaks like mad. Is there any type of mask that would be worth trying? I am getting rather discouraged by the masks, I feel they should last longer than a month or two with the costs. Thanks for any help, as always.

NeedsSleep · Post by **NeedsSleep** » Sat Apr 12, 2008 7:21 pm

I am on mask number 11 I have been trying to recycle back through them. I too have a very small nose and have much difficulty getting a mask small enough. Keep trying. I am currently using the mirage swift it is ok. I have not found one I love yet!!!!

Julie · Post by **Julie** » Sat Apr 12, 2008 8:43 pm

Have you looked into either a Respironics Comfort Select that comes in a size 'shallow wide' (I have it - use with taping - and the 'shallow' part of the size works for me because while the rest of my nose is at least normal size, I also have a flattish bridge area. Another one that has a 'small-shallow' size with similar shaping is the Ultra Mirage II (mine's also full face mask but presumably the nasal one also comes in that size.

luckylinda · Post by **luckylinda** » Sat Apr 12, 2008 11:13 pm

If you have a short nose, the shallow size will not work for you. It will leak into your eyes. Your best bet is to find a petite size mask.

I use the Comfort Gel as that is the smallest mask that doesn't leak on me.

Best of luck

NeedsSleep · Post by **NeedsSleep** » Sun Apr 13, 2008 11:58 am

I have a comfort gel mask in small and it is too heavy feeling on the bridge of my nose and adjustments cause too much leaking which annoys me to no end. The mirage is ok and I have started to tape my mouth.

motherall · Post by **motherall** » Sun Apr 13, 2008 7:51 pm

I just got the ResMed Liberty Mirage full face which is really a combo nasal pillow/mouth mask similar to the Hybrid with no chin strap. I find it very comfortable and the small is really a small, nothing overlaps on my lips or eyes. The nasal pillows are what they call "trampoline" style in that they go up and down and don't push your nose up pig style. I'm really liking it so far and sleeping very well. I've had no leaks into my eyes with it and my only complaint is a couple mornings of very dry mouth but it's high pollen season so mouth breathing is the order of the day and at least I"m pressurized by the mouth cushion. I have very sensitive skin too and have had no reaction to this mask. The head gear is comfortable and with pads doesn't bother me at all.

NeedsSleep · Post by **NeedsSleep** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 7:43 pm

I have tried the liberty mirage also, it still leaked alot for me. I keep trying to recycle some of the ones I have collected over the past 5 months.

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