mirage swift issues - any advice?

greengirl · Post by **greengirl** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 4:14 pm

Hi, I am new to this forum and new to cpap.

I have been using my cpap for just over 5 weeks. The first mask I had was the gel Profile Lite nasal mask. It was okay but I had to strap it on so tight in order not to have any leaks it was leaving a tender red mark on the bridge of my nose all day. So last week I went to my DME and got the Mirage Swift nasal pillows. I like that it is less obtrusive than the nasal mask, but it does not seem to stay on as well. I feel like it is always on the verge of coming off, almost like I need one more strap going from my cheeks to the back of my neck. I also really miss being able to snuggle into my pillow (how I usually sleep.) My posture in sleep feels very forced now. I have had a few pretty good nights, but certainly not the dramatic results I was hoping for. I know it may take a while, and I am prepared to keep at it. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks!

bert · Post by **bert** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 5:09 pm

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Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 5:15 pm

I use a piece of 1/8 inch elastic that is about 18 inches long looped into the little triangles at the end of the nasal pillow insert. It is then double behind my head and I keep one part of the loop above my ears and the other below them. The elastic is tied and taking the mask off and on is easy.

I used 1/8 inch elastic because that is what I had at home. You probably can use something a little bigger tooas my first try was with a slightly larger piece off an old oxygen mask. I tried a shoelace retying it every night but that was too hard to take off fast and this will work for as long as the elastic holds itself. I also tried a shoelace from the top of the headgear down to under my chin but for me this one piece of elastic is working.

guest101 · Post by **guest101** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 5:51 pm

Greengirl:

See "Tips for swift users" thread at top of page 1.

greengirl · Post by **greengirl** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 5:52 pm

Thanks so much! Lots of good ideas, I will definitely try the elastic this weekend!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Jan 23, 2006 1:13 pm

I have been with my CPAP for about 3 weeks now. I don't feel very compliant...my nose hurts so badly during the night that I rarely leave it on for more than a couple of hours. I first tried the Mirage Swift Nasal Pillows but they were very irritating even with a heated humidifier...then tried the Breeze Sleep Gear pillows...OUCH! I think my nares may be too slotted for nasal pillows...now I would like to try a mask instead...does anyone have feedback on the Profile Lite Gel Mask, Comfort Classic, or Comfort Select...? Any other suggesstions for a small or petite would be appreciated..

wpinef · Post by **wpinef** » Mon Jan 23, 2006 2:38 pm

did you try using any AYR GEL it helped me get use to the swift.

Dave

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Jan 23, 2006 6:24 pm

Nope, haven't tried AYR yet...I tried aquaphor ointment and Zicam nasal saline with aloe. Isn't AYR gel basically the same thing?
Thanks for your help.

Stephanie

trytowalkintomydreamsz2 · Post by **trytowalkintomydreamsz2** » Tue Jan 24, 2006 1:29 am

[quote="greengirl"]Hi, I am new to this forum and new to cpap.

I have been using my cpap for just over 5 weeks. The first mask I had was the gel Profile Lite nasal mask. It was okay but I had to strap it on so tight in order not to have any leaks it was leaving a tender red mark on the bridge of my nose all day. So last week I went to my DME and got the Mirage Swift nasal pillows. I like that it is less obtrusive than the nasal mask, but it does not seem to stay on as well. I feel like it is always on the verge of coming off, almost like I need one more strap going from my cheeks to the back of my neck. I also really miss being able to snuggle into my pillow (how I usually sleep.) My posture in sleep feels very forced now. I have had a few pretty good nights, but certainly not the dramatic results I was hoping for. I know it may take a while, and I am prepared to keep at it. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks! j/k....haha __,,,,,_(--__--)_,,,,,__ as is it here and pondr over this one huh....u-need to borrow a few pillows?
huh...well at least someone in here has a sense of humor.....haha..........

trytowalkintomydreamsz2 · Post by **trytowalkintomydreamsz2** » Tue Jan 24, 2006 1:32 am

[quote="greengirl"]Hi, I am new to this forum and new to cpap.

I have been using my cpap for just over 5 weeks. The first mask I had was the gel Profile Lite nasal mask. It was okay but I had to strap it on so tight in order not to have any leaks it was leaving a tender red mark on the bridge of my nose all day. So last week I went to my DME and got the Mirage Swift nasal pillows. I like that it is less obtrusive than the nasal mask, but it does not seem to stay on as well. I feel like it is always on the verge of coming off, almost like I need one more strap going from my cheeks to the back of my neck. I also really miss being able to snuggle into my pillow (how I usually sleep.) My posture in sleep feels very forced now. I have had a few pretty good nights, but certainly not the dramatic results I was hoping for. I know it may take a while, and I am prepared to keep at it. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks!
it was only a joke it is late i meant no harm by what i said....

trytowalkintomydreamsz2 · Post by **trytowalkintomydreamsz2** » Tue Jan 24, 2006 1:34 am

[quote="trytowalkintomydreamsz2"][quote="greengirl"]Hi, I am new to this forum and new to cpap.

I have been using my cpap for just over 5 weeks. The first mask I had was the gel Profile Lite nasal mask. It was okay but I had to strap it on so tight in order not to have any leaks it was leaving a tender red mark on the bridge of my nose all day. So last week I went to my DME and got the Mirage Swift nasal pillows. I like that it is less obtrusive than the nasal mask, but it does not seem to stay on as well. I feel like it is always on the verge of coming off, almost like I need one more strap going from my cheeks to the back of my neck. I also really miss being able to snuggle into my pillow (how I usually sleep.) My posture in sleep feels very forced now. I have had a few pretty good nights, but certainly not the dramatic results I was hoping for. I know it may take a while, and I am prepared to keep at it. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks! j/k....haha __,,,,,_(--__--)_,,,,,__ as is it here and pondr over this one huh....u-need to borrow a few pillows?
huh...well at least someone in here has a sense of humor.....haha..........

mirage swift issues - any advice?

mirage swift issues - any advice?

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