Comfort Curve Or Nasal Air II or Swift. Which one and Why?

SelfSeeker · Post by **SelfSeeker** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 9:02 am

By now, many of you have tryed at least 2 of these if not all 3.

So what do you think of each one. What are your experiences between the 3?

imsotired · Post by **imsotired** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 10:30 am

I love my Comfort Curve. Have not tried the Breeze or the Swift. I have recently aquired the ComfortLite 2 and though it is comfortable I can not get a good fit without leaks and I feel it is much harder to breath out against than my Comfort Curve.

Snoredog · Post by **Snoredog** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 11:16 am

I've tried the Breeze, Swift and Nasalaire.

I found them all generally about the same:

1. Overpriced for what you get.
2. Noisy, very noisy, noisyest interface you can select.
3. Uncomfortable, incoming air always seemed cold on my nares.
4. Didn't sleep as good with them as with others.

Wouldn't give you $29 cents for any of them.

neverbetter · Post by **neverbetter** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 1:55 pm

I have tried all of the above except the comfortcurve.
Loved the Nasal-Aire II for the most comfortable.
Loved the Breeze for quietest
Loved the Swift for ease of use.

Of the three, I used the NA 2 more that all combined but with a chinstrap.
Gave up NA 2 for the ...........Hybrid !!! so far, so good.

MartiniLover · Post by **MartiniLover** » Wed Oct 04, 2006 6:05 am

I use the NA II as my first choice, I have the CC and Swift which are not near as much my favorites. I have a drawer full of masks and I continue to put the NA II on everynight.

sidesleeper · Post by **sidesleeper** » Wed Oct 04, 2006 11:10 am

I'll bet the nasalaire II is the most under rated mask in the whole sleep industry. it's a great mask for side and stomach sleepers and once I found my size, I was very pleased. It never leaked or hurt my nose.

The comfortcurve slipped all over my face. it was suggested I use some strange padding....you've heared the story.

IowaSleeper · Post by **IowaSleeper** » Wed Oct 04, 2006 7:09 pm

This is my first post to this forum. I've been using a Nasal Aire for three years. It was my first and only mask. I've seen photo's of other mask styles and I can't imagine using any of them. The Nasal Aire is a little noisy at times, but it's comfortable and I sleep in all positions. I plan to try a Nasal Aire II next because I understand it is a little quieter. That'd be my only complaint (besides cost). I've been buying on eBay, but they're not coming up as often as they used to.
I did have a problem that I've solved. The tubes created "indents" in my head just above and horizontally behind my ears. Since I'm nearly bald, it was very visible. Started sleeping with a light skull cap and have the velcro strap holding the tubes up in front on my ears attached to the cap. Works great and the indents are gone. Much easier to deal with than the headgear. Since I'm bald, the cap doesn't get too hot.

MissAmethyst2U · Post by **MissAmethyst2U** » Wed Oct 04, 2006 7:44 pm

I LOVE my ComfortCurve! The Swift is way too noisy and the NAll sometimes I feel like I am suffocating with it on for some reason and also if I use it every night it makes my nose sore...

Tujunga1 · Post by **Tujunga1** » Wed Oct 04, 2006 8:51 pm

Absolutely hated the Swift because it has to have one of the worst headgear setups I have ever seen. I just can't get it to stay on, and don't want to use the complicated "fixes" I've seen here in the forum. It is a nice idea, very light, but I also hate the way the front of it drops down near my eyes.

My first ever mask was a Breeze, which I still like. My husband doesn't because it does dislodge and leaks making loud noises that bother him. My only other concern is the hard structure of the headgear. It could also stay on a bit better, but is still not a bad mask for those who really don't like much on their face.

Just got a Nasal Aire II about a week ago, and so far, I love it! The headgear is a bit weird to work with at first, but I am finally getting the hang of it. I like the lightness of it, and the fact that air isn't blowing in my eyes all night. It stays on well, and is comfortable since Iamb a side sleeper. My husband doesn't seem to think it too noisy, which surprised me a lot! I have a really small face and like the fact that there isn't much to this thing. I especially hate the air in the eyes as I have a prosthetic eye which is dry enough with out the air making it worse, lol! I'm thinking this might just be THE MASK for me, at least I hope so!

I haven't tried the Comfort Curve, but it is one I'd like to check out. Am not sure if it would work or if I'd like where the exhaust port is on it. I may try one at some point but for now am pretty darned satisfied with the Nasal Aire II. Now that I know what size I need, will keep getting these even if I have to pay out of pocket for it since they are about half as much online as my crummy DME charges!

I hope you will let us know which one you choose and why so we can see if we made any difference by responding. I've been doing this for 3 years come December, and am finally finding a mask I can really live with. I hope the same is true for you, but sooner! :

wabmorgan · Post by **wabmorgan** » Wed Oct 04, 2006 9:44 pm

Comfort Curve=Leaks Like Hell

Swift=Noisy but comfortable.

Breeze=Quietest of the group but still more nosey than Active.