I am just about to start in a few days cpap therapy. I have ordered an AEIO MED EVEREST mask and am looking for a recommendation for a second mask. I am a male 5 ft 9 who sleeps 75% on my side and 25% on my back. I have no facial hair. I realize its a trial and error process but it helps to get some advice to hopefully shorten the process.
Mask Advice for a Newbie
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rejlaw:
why don't you try your first-choice mask and see how it goes? Maybe you won't need a second, and if you do, you'll have some feedback/reactions to bring to the table. it's hard to suggest a second mask in a vacuum. you don't know whether you may need full-face, whether you'd do better with a conventional nasal mask, etc. plus, the aura may have been the right first choice, and if so, as i said, why would you need a second choice? but if you decide you do, it would help to know why--helps guide our suggestions.
caroline
why don't you try your first-choice mask and see how it goes? Maybe you won't need a second, and if you do, you'll have some feedback/reactions to bring to the table. it's hard to suggest a second mask in a vacuum. you don't know whether you may need full-face, whether you'd do better with a conventional nasal mask, etc. plus, the aura may have been the right first choice, and if so, as i said, why would you need a second choice? but if you decide you do, it would help to know why--helps guide our suggestions.
caroline
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caroline
Good advice, Just remember if air comes out of your mouth you aren't getting the treatment you need. Some don't have that problem, but many do it's worse when you have congestion issues. Jim
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chdurie makes a very good point. However, I think it's always good to have a second mask to switch to anyway, just for a change. The ResMed Mirage Activa would be a good one for you to add to your budding mask arsenal, rejlaw. Would be handy to have in case your nostrils get a bit tender while getting used to your nasal pillows mask. The one you chose (Aeiomed's "Headrest"... formerly the "Aura") is my favorite.
I also like to have a full face mask tucked away for nights (rare, thankfully) that I might have a cold causing so much congestion that I really need to breathe through my mouth rather than getting a thread of air through the nostrils. The ResMed Ultra Mirage FF is my full face mask choice.
As Goofproof said, do pay attention to whether you have mouth air leaks or mouthbreathe at night. If that happens, you'll need to get a full face mask or take measures to stop the mouth air leaks.
Whatever mask you use, it's a good idea to rig a way to hang the main air hose up above your head -- on the headboard or the wall. Keeps the air hose from tugging at any mask when you turn over.
I also like to have a full face mask tucked away for nights (rare, thankfully) that I might have a cold causing so much congestion that I really need to breathe through my mouth rather than getting a thread of air through the nostrils. The ResMed Ultra Mirage FF is my full face mask choice.
As Goofproof said, do pay attention to whether you have mouth air leaks or mouthbreathe at night. If that happens, you'll need to get a full face mask or take measures to stop the mouth air leaks.
Whatever mask you use, it's a good idea to rig a way to hang the main air hose up above your head -- on the headboard or the wall. Keeps the air hose from tugging at any mask when you turn over.
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