Dream Wear Mask - My opinion

[Pugsy]

Masks, tubing, and filters (and anything other than the CPAP unit itself) do not require a prescription.

Masks (complete mask setup packages and not replacement parts) do indeed require a RX from places like cpap.com and other online retailers of the same category.
The RX requirement is why EBay doesn't allow sales of machines and complete mask packages but will allow replacement parts sales. It is why cpap.com will allow replacement parts to be purchased individually without a RX.

Where is it that you find masks don't require a RX?

[Luthie2006]

Help! When various members speak of the Small Frame, Medium Frame, is that cloth head gear or just the plastic gear that the mask fits in? I think the Medium is too large for me as well.

[Pugsy]

Help! When various members speak of the Small Frame, Medium Frame, is that cloth head gear or just the plastic gear that the mask fits in? I think the Medium is too large for me as well.

The "frame" is the silicone thing that the air goes through that the cradle/mask fits into.
This part.
https://www.cpap.com/productpage/pr-dre ... frame.html
If you decide to order it be sure and do a phone order and ask for the discounted price. I don't know what it is but it is less than $30 MSRP shown.

[Pugsy]

Reporting on the use of the skinny ResMed Swift FX side strap covers on the DreamWear last night.
Worked well. Very tiny minor dent on one cheek this morning (the one that is primarily down when I side sleep) that faded very quickly and the decrease in bulk was a definite plus.

[Luthie2006]

Pugsy or anyone using Dream Wear: Is there any kind of "cushioning" that I can put on the cloth head gear where the adjustment part is. The adjustment piece digs into my head when I lay on it on my side! Thank you

[LARS929]

Masks, tubing, and filters (and anything other than the CPAP unit itself) do not require a prescription.

Masks (complete mask setup packages and not replacement parts) do indeed require a RX from places like cpap.com and other online retailers of the same category.
The RX requirement is why EBay doesn't allow sales of machines and complete mask packages but will allow replacement parts sales. It is why cpap.com will allow replacement parts to be purchased individually without a RX.

Where is it that you find masks don't require a RX?

I went through 1800cpap.com and wasn't asked for a prescription. But cpap.com and 2 other places I tried did ask me for one.

[Pugsy]

Pugsy or anyone using Dream Wear: Is there any kind of "cushioning" that I can put on the cloth head gear where the adjustment part is. The adjustment piece digs into my head when I lay on it on my side! Thank you

Let me see what I can come up with. Will get back to you.

Edit: Please clarify exactly where the issue is....where the headgear goes through the little slot in the frame or somewhere else?

[Luthie2006]

Thanks Pugsy, yes, where the little thing goes through the slot of the frame that you adjust. Feels like I am sleeping on a rock on the side of my head, and it is not twisted. Thank you very much.

[Physician]

Masks, tubing, and filters (and anything other than the CPAP unit itself) do not require a prescription.

Masks (complete mask setup packages and not replacement parts) do indeed require a RX from places like cpap.com and other online retailers of the same category.
The RX requirement is why EBay doesn't allow sales of machines and complete mask packages but will allow replacement parts sales. It is why cpap.com will allow replacement parts to be purchased individually without a RX.

Where is it that you find masks don't require a RX?

I went through 1800cpap.com and wasn't asked for a prescription. But cpap.com and 2 other places I tried did ask me for one.

Even Medicare does NOT require a prescription for CPAP supplies. Medicare only requires a qualified CPAP machine which was obtained by a valid prescription. Most places do not require a prescription for filters,tubing, and accessories.

[Pugsy]

Thanks Pugsy, yes, where the little thing goes through the slot of the frame that you adjust. Feels like I am sleeping on a rock on the side of my head, and it is not twisted. Thank you very much.

Working with what I have handy....I took the fleece side wrap thingies that came with the DreamWear mask and moved them so they cover that slot and extended the fleece so that the end is laying on the silicone with the air in it and the slot has a layer of fleece over it and the velcro closing of that wrap is as close to the slot as I can get it and of course the velcro closing is on the outside. Doing this may affect the useless skinny back strap a little but I doubt it will affect much.. if any. I quickly tried it on and I could tell that there was a little padding in the slot area and didn't seem to affect the fit.

If you are already using the thick fleece side wraps on the sides I don't know what else you might have handy that would be thick enough to offer much padding. The Swift FX wraps won't fit up there and wouldn't offer much padding anyway. I suppose one could use anything that is handy and soft to act as a cushion. I used the fleece wraps because they are easily secured but someone could use plain ordinary tape too.

[Lucyhere]

Thanks Pugsy, yes, where the little thing goes through the slot of the frame that you adjust. Feels like I am sleeping on a rock on the side of my head, and it is not twisted. Thank you very much.

Working with what I have handy....I took the fleece side wrap thingies that came with the DreamWear mask and moved them so they cover that slot and extended the fleece so that the end is laying on the silicone with the air in it and the slot has a layer of fleece over it and the velcro closing of that wrap is as close to the slot as I can get it and of course the velcro closing is on the outside. Doing this may affect the useless skinny back strap a little but I doubt it will affect much.. if any. I quickly tried it on and I could tell that there was a little padding in the slot area and didn't seem to affect the fit.

If you are already using the thick fleece side wraps on the sides I don't know what else you might have handy that would be thick enough to offer much padding. The Swift FX wraps won't fit up there and wouldn't offer much padding anyway. I suppose one could use anything that is handy and soft to act as a cushion. I used the fleece wraps because they are easily secured but someone could use plain ordinary tape too.

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Pugsy, I see that you are presently using the Airfit P10. Are you planning to change to the new Dream Wear mask? Which one do you like better and why? Thank you.

[Luthie2006]

Thanks Pugsy on the suggestion of the wraps. I think it is the notch thing that you fold over that you make the adjustment with that is bulky and hard on my head. It feels like I am sleeping on a rock on my side. I will try the fleece but not sure if that will help, but I will try it. Thanks very much, as always!

[LARS929]

Masks, tubing, and filters (and anything other than the CPAP unit itself) do not require a prescription.

Masks (complete mask setup packages and not replacement parts) do indeed require a RX from places like cpap.com and other online retailers of the same category.
The RX requirement is why EBay doesn't allow sales of machines and complete mask packages but will allow replacement parts sales. It is why cpap.com will allow replacement parts to be purchased individually without a RX.

Where is it that you find masks don't require a RX?

I went through 1800cpap.com and wasn't asked for a prescription. But cpap.com and 2 other places I tried did ask me for one.

Even Medicare does NOT require a prescription for CPAP supplies. Medicare only requires a qualified CPAP machine which was obtained by a valid prescription. Most places do not require a prescription for filters,tubing, and accessories.

I actually just had my order delayed because I do not have a prescription. The reason is that apparently completely assembled masks need a prescription. They will work around it by itemizing the order, but it's interesting I can order the parts, but not the entirety without one.

[Pugsy]

Pugsy, I see that you are presently using the Airfit P10. Are you planning to change to the new Dream Wear mask? Which one do you like better and why? Thank you

If you read through most of my comments I think you will see that I am pretty much a nasal pillows girl.
I prefer the least amount of stuff on my face and head as is possible.
For that reason the P10 or even the Tap Pap would likely make it ahead of the DreamWear. It's just me and something that has always been on my list of preferences.
While the DreamWear mask has a lot of positive attributes to it....the overall bulk (while it isn't horrible) is still more than what I prefer.

I won't be sending the DreamWear back to cpap.com but it isn't going to become my primary mask. I am going to keep it around just in case something happens and I can't use a nasal pillow mask for some reason (maybe a pimple might come up in my nostril or ingrown nasal hair or something).
I am planning on giving the DreamWear at least 2 weeks though...just because it is what I do when I try out a mask that I sort of like. If I hate something it won't make it to night #2.

I have several masks that I have tried over the years that I could use and be successful with them and I have kept a few for the "just in case" reason. I don't do much changing around though even if I have them handy. It's just me and how I am. For me there's a primary mask and several "just in case" masks.

The P10....the nothingness of the headgear and the pretty much silent vent diffusing system is why it will likely remain in #1 position....at least until some other nasal pillow mask comes along that is better.

I wasn't trying the DreamWear out of any need or want to replace the P10....I was just trying it to be trying something new and different.

We all have different wants and needs when it comes to any mask and my wants and needs and preferences could very well be totally different from your wants and needs.
And the other way around...what you want or need could be totally irrelevant to me.

There's not going to be any mask out there that totally pleases everyone....it just isn't going to happen.
There will be masks that please a large number of people though and I wouldn't be surprised if the DreamWear slides into that "it pleases a large number of people" category.
It's a nice little mask and will fulfill the needs of a good many people. I think the gentleness of the air dispersal with the cradle will appeal to especially the people who don't care for the directness of the air volume with the nasal pillow masks.
It's fairly easy to get and keep a good seal with it and I would also think that there would be less of a potential for "claustrophobia" issues with it.
It's not going to please everyone though...just like a few in this thread have decided it isn't for them for whatever reason and have elected to return it.

Bottom line is each person has to decide what their own personal needs, wants and preferences are and then work on finding a mask that takes care of most of whatever is on that list. No mask is ever totally perfect though....even the P10 isn't totally perfect for me...it just beats out the competition in checking off most of my boxes.

After over 6 years using a nasal pillow mask...it is really going to take a special new kind of mask to get me to change from nasal pillows...not that I want to or need to though.

[Pugsy]

I actually just had my order delayed because I do not have a prescription. The reason is that apparently completely assembled masks need a prescription. They will work around it by itemizing the order, but it's interesting I can order the parts, but not the entirety without one.

I think that is what I said above...complete mask packages normally require a RX on file for purchase but doing the replacement parts buying lets you assemble your own mask and doesn't require a RX
It can end up being more costly if you don't know the sizes of anything that has sizing.
It makes no sense but that's just the way it is done.

I am pretty sure that this place won't ask for a RX...at least I got as far as checkout and they didn't and I have had a few people tell me that they have bought complete mask packages from Amazon like this.
http://www.amazon.com/Philips-Respironi ... =DreamWear