Much chance Ultra Mirage would work if Quattro didn't?

[SleepingUgly]

Is there much chance an Ultra Mirage FF mask would work if the Quattro beat up the bridge of my nose? I was going to ask the DME to order a 431 for me to try and (if she's willing to order more than one) an Ultra Mirage or maybe a Forma (I'm not wowed by the ratings of the Forma on cpap.com, though...) Any opinions?

[GaryG]

try comfort pad
https://www.cpap.com/productpage/sequal ... e-pad.html

[roster]

SU, See if anything here helps: wiki/index.php/Pain_on_the_Bridge_of_the_Nose

[DoriC]

It seems that those who can't wear the Quattro do well with the UM and vice-versa. In my husband's case he could never adjust to the Quattro, nose issues, leaks and what he described as diminished air flow, but he's been successful with the UM for over a year. They both look similar but are very different in fit. He's never tried the 431 or Forma so I can't speak to those. Good luck and I'd be interested in your update if you decide to try the UM.

[dsm]

It seems that those who can't wear the Quattro do well with the UM and vice-versa. In my husband's case he could never adjust to the Quattro, nose issues, leaks and what he described as diminished air flow, but he's been successful with the UM for over a year. They both look similar but are very different in fit. He's never tried the 431 or Forma so I can't speak to those. Good luck and I'd be interested in your update if you decide to try the UM.

Dori

It is interesting how they can differ person by person. I was not able to use the Ultra Mirage F/F with my current machine but am able to get by well with a quattro.

The UMFF nose adjustment just didn't suit - either to much or too little adjustment (preset positions) whereas the corkscrew adjustment on the quattro allows me to choose the right forehead setting.

The quattro is a tad quieter too.

DSM

[SaltLakeJan]

HI SU,

My current mask is the Quattro. It beat up my nose for about 10 days. After the first night, I put a piece of paper tape on the bridge of my nose at night. For a while I had a faint red mark, then apparently my nose became accustomed to it. Sorry it didn't work for you.

I'm down to one mask that will work for me, after trials & disappointments with others. If you Go the UM and like it, will you post your results. I would be interested.

Good luck

Jan

[geoDoug]

try comfort pad
https://www.cpap.com/productpage/sequal ... e-pad.html

HI Gary,

I love it! I have a permanent red mark on the bridge of my nose. Do you use a comfort care pad? The description on that page says it should be "routinely" replaced, but doesn't give a hint as to what "routinely" means. Do you know? A week? Six weeks? Six months?

Doug.

[SleepingUgly]

I love it! I have a permanent red mark on the bridge of my nose. Do you use a comfort care pad? The description on that page says it should be "routinely" replaced, but doesn't give a hint as to what "routinely" means. Do you know? A week? Six weeks? Six months?Doug.

I wish the Comfort Care would have worked for me. It's supposed to be replaced every 30 days, but may need it less frequently. I read on here that there is now an insurance code for Comfort Care.

[Eureka]

It's hard (maybe impossible) to predict which mask will work with a person. I know the UM and the Quattro are very popular on the forum. I use the 431 which I got in case of congestion. (It is the one my DME uses) After having it a couple of months without using it, I decided to try it in case I needed it. That was Sept. 29 -- and I'm still using it. I haven't checked my card for a month, but Dec. 22 -28 I averaged AHI 1.41 -- OA 0.8 Pressure at 10.5. Don't know if it would work for you, but I like it.

[DoriC]

It seems that those who can't wear the Quattro do well with the UM and vice-versa. In my husband's case he could never adjust to the Quattro, nose issues, leaks and what he described as diminished air flow, but he's been successful with the UM for over a year. They both look similar but are very different in fit. He's never tried the 431 or Forma so I can't speak to those. Good luck and I'd be interested in your update if you decide to try the UM.

Dori

It is interesting how they can differ person by person. I was not able to use the Ultra Mirage F/F with my current machine but am able to get by well with a quattro.

The UMFF nose adjustment just didn't suit - either to much or too little adjustment (preset positions) whereas the corkscrew adjustment on the quattro allows me to choose the right forehead setting.

The quattro is a tad quieter too.

DSM

Yes, I thought the Q sounded quieter too but Mike equated that with feeling a bit suffocated with not enough air moving inside the mask. He has the nose position adjused just right one up from the bottom.. Aah, sweet mystery of the masks!