Best mask if you toss and turn

karenann33 · Post by **karenann33** » Wed Apr 12, 2006 6:57 am

Okay lets try this again. LOL!!

My husband HATES the breeze with a passion. Has pretty much given up trying to wear it. It either comes out of his nose or hurts it. I've watched him fight with this thing so I get it. If it's adjusted right to be comfortable then as soon as he rolls over to his back it pops out of his nose. If it's tight enough to stay on while he rolls then it hurts.

He wants to try a different mask. What mask would you recommend for someone who tosses and turns at night?

Thanks.

Karen

Snoozin' Bluezzz · Post by **Snoozin' Bluezzz** » Wed Apr 12, 2006 8:14 am

Aeiomed Headrest (formerly Aura) is super for this but I am having problems feeling well while using it. I haven't figured it out yet.

Others on the Forum will testify to the wonderful freedom to toss and turn with the Headrest, I found the X-Large pillows to be a requirement and they are extra if ordered from CPAP.COM.

SB

Jim Eads · Post by **Jim Eads** » Wed Apr 12, 2006 10:10 am

The Aura works well for me.

It is a balancing act to get it tight enough without it hurting a little.

Jim

k.c.snorzalot · Post by **k.c.snorzalot** » Wed Apr 12, 2006 10:25 am

I love my Everest Headrest Aura. Been using it now for a couple of weeks, and can sleep in virtually any position (with the exception of flat on my face in the pillow, but that's unhealthy anyway). I've read comments that the Breeze is not a good back-sleepers mask.
You don't have to have the Headrest mask unusually tight for it to provide a good seal, and not pop off while you toss around. The trick is the right adjustment (as there are lots on this interface), and getting the wires in the nosepiece adjusted just right so they do not impair the flow of air to your nose (that creates a lot of extra noise). I only experienced a little pain when I first started using this mask, but I purchased a small tube of Simply Salene nasal gel lube and I am no longer having any problems whatsoever. That's my 2 cents on the matter though, everyone has a preferance.

twillson · Post by **twillson** » Wed Apr 12, 2006 10:37 am

My husband HATES the breeze with a passion. Has pretty much given up trying to wear it. It either comes out of his nose or hurts it.

If your husband is willing to try a mask rather than nasal pillows there are two specifically designed for active sleepers. The ResMed Mirage Activa has an oversized seal ("active cell") that really resists leaks no matter what direction you try to pull the mask. It is probably the most highly recommended nasal mask in this group, although it is slightly larger than most.

Another nasal mask possablilty is the Fisher and Paykel "Flex-fit" or "Acclaim" , both of which use a "glider strap" that is designed to allow side to side movement of the mask. I have no direct experience with these, but I am sure there is a lot more information elsewhere in this forum.

I still use a nasal mask occasionally if I have a problems with my pillow interface.

I hope this helps!

rested gal · Post by **rested gal** » Wed Apr 12, 2006 11:49 am

Hi Karenann,

The Breeze, while being a good mask for sleeping on either side, is notoriously uncomfortable when trying to sleep on your back. I'm not surprised that your husband doesn't like it when he turns on his back.

Better nasal pillows interfaces for sleeping on one's back are:

Aeiomed's Headrest - formerly called the Aura. This one is my favorite.

Respironics' ComfortLite 2 with nasal pillows - very important that it have 2 in the name as that's the improved version. This is my close second favorite.

ResMed's Swift - comes with all three sizes of nasal pillows, so be sure the DME leaves all three sizes with it. Suits many, many people very well.

As others have mentioned, the Activa nasal mask (covers the nose) by ResMed is very leakproof for most people. It would be a good choice if your husband wants to try a different style of mask rather than nasal pillows.

I didn't have success using the F&P nasal masks with the "glider" strap. The glider didn't seem to accomplish much. The two masks I've tried with "glider strap" leaked for me and were not comfortable to wear.

With any mask -- nasal pillows, nasal mask, full face mask, ANY of them -- it helps a lot to hang the main air hose up above a person's head so the weight of the main air hose doesn't pull and tug at the mask or headgear when person tosses and turns.

An easy way to hang the hose up is to run it through an elastic, fabric covered ponytail holder (a "scrunchy") that is attached to the headboard or the wall.

karenann33 · Post by **karenann33** » Wed Apr 12, 2006 1:08 pm

Thanks!! I'm off to print pictures of these and let my husband see which one he wants to try next.

I'm leaning toward the Aura because it gets really good reviews here.

bassett · Post by **bassett** » Wed Apr 12, 2006 1:14 pm

For users of the Everest Aura Headrest, to what extent do the hoses--from the tip of your nose to the top of your forehead--actually touch you? Is there a space/gap between the hoses and your skin? I'm asking because I wonder if the hoses rub in any way, or if the elevation is enough to avoid that.

Also, I am a side and stomach sleeper and rest my face on my extended arm. In your opinion, would the arm disturb the head gear? Thanks.

Bett · Post by **Bett** » Wed Apr 12, 2006 2:32 pm

I liked the Aura better than Swift.
My favorite side and stomach mask is Nasal Aire II. If you find your size, it's heaven.

rested gal · Post by **rested gal** » Wed Apr 12, 2006 2:33 pm

bassett, I guess a lot would depend on how prominent a person's nose is, but there's quite a bit of space between the horseshoe shaped nasal assembly tubes and my nose. No contact with my nose at all except where the pillows are against the nostril openings.

I don't think your arm under your face would disturb the headgear or nasal assembly of the "Headrest" (Aura.) It's quite an amazing interface for any sleep position.

Sleepless on LI · Post by **Sleepless on LI** » Wed Apr 12, 2006 2:53 pm

rested gal wrote:Hi Karenann,

The Breeze, while being a good mask for sleeping on either side, is notoriously uncomfortable when trying to sleep on your back. I'm not surprised that your husband doesn't like it when he turns on his back.

Better nasal pillows interfaces for sleeping on one's back are:

Aeiomed's Headrest - formerly called the Aura. This one is my favorite.

Respironics' ComfortLite 2 with nasal pillows - very important that it have 2 in the name as that's the improved version. This is my close second favorite.

ResMed's Swift - comes with all three sizes of nasal pillows, so be sure the DME leaves all three sizes with it. Suits many, many people very well.

As others have mentioned, the Activa nasal mask (covers the nose) by ResMed is very leakproof for most people. It would be a good choice if your husband wants to try a different style of mask rather than nasal pillows.

I didn't have success using the F&P nasal masks with the "glider" strap. The glider didn't seem to accomplish much. The two masks I've tried with "glider strap" leaked for me and were not comfortable to wear.

With any mask -- nasal pillows, nasal mask, full face mask, ANY of them -- it helps a lot to hang the main air hose up above a person's head so the weight of the main air hose doesn't pull and tug at the mask or headgear when person tosses and turns.

An easy way to hang the hose up is to run it through an elastic, fabric covered ponytail holder (a "scrunchy") that is attached to the headboard or the wall.

RG,
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