Swift 2 Exhaust

[nedrob]

I am once again going to try CPAP. The last 2 times (7 and 5 years ago) ended when I gave up because I could not tolerate any mask for more than a few minutes before ripping it off in my sleep. I tried all styles and non worked. I think the biggest problem was that my nose was always clogged and it was impossible to breath through.

Well, 2 nose surgeries later, my nose is clear and I am going to try again. While I am waiting for my new S9 Autoset, I dusted off my old Resmed Tango and found a Swift 2 with a set of nasal pillows in my closet. I also have the Softgel mask I used during my recent sleep study.

Here's my question: I was happily using the Softgel make until last night when, due to some nasal congestion from allergies, the Softgel was feeling very claustrophobic. I switched to the Swift 2 and really like it. However, when sleeping on my side, the exhaust vent on the Swift 2 ended up blowing air directly on my arm. I tried swivelling the nose pillows up and down but by the time I got the exhaust to blow away from my, the nose pillows started to leak.

My CPAP pressure set at 14 so I am wondering if this is just too much for the Swift 2 to handle.

Any suggestions or recommendations for a different mask would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

Ned

[cowlypso]

I know that the angle of the exhaust vent is a consistent complaint with the swift fx nasal pillows, so maybe the same angle problem exists with the swift 2? I know that I had problems with the exhaust blowing on my arms from the swift fx, since it is angled downward. I was also having some problems with the fit, so I switched to the opus 360. The exhaust on that one blows straight out, and I haven't had any problems with it blowing on me (or blowing on my sheets and making noise).

[beckah]

I haven't used my Swift II for a few months now but that was one thing I hated about it. It always blew on my arm and made it extremely cold. Quite a gale force wind coming out of the exhaust vents. I never found a way to redirect the air....I just covered my arm with a blanket.

[beth1954]

I too have the same problem. I love the nasal pillows so much though that I've learned to cope with it. However, when I spend the weekend with my daughter she's not too crazy about it!!

[jimnsc]

I get excellent results with the Swift II and I work around the exhaust thing by covering whatever it blows on at the time with cover (sheet, blanket,etc.). This is much simpler than dodging it. On my back I never notice it as the BR is cool enough to be covered but I know what you speak of on my side. I also use the Opus 360 and its exhaust is no problem for me either. Both get me low AHI's but the Swift II holds the record (0.2) and I switch back and forth as I enjoy the "feather lightness" of the Opus. Good luck to you on your new beginning on CPAP.

[nedrob]

Thanks everyone for responding. It's good to know that others have had the same experience. Overall, I think the Swift II is a great mask and will stick with it.