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Pillows?

Post by Cbcb » Sun Dec 15, 2024 7:05 pm

Why are the pillows in the nasal mask called pillows?
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Re: Pillows?

Post by Julie » Sun Dec 15, 2024 10:24 pm

What should they be called? Why does it matter? Why do you care? Why is there air?

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Re: Pillows?

Post by zonker » Sun Dec 15, 2024 11:40 pm

Julie wrote: ↑
Sun Dec 15, 2024 10:24 pm
 What should they be called? Why does it matter? Why do you care? Why is there air?
as any phys ed major knows, there's air to blow up basketballs.

(a tip of the hat to bill cosby)

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Re: Pillows?

Post by Conrad » Mon Dec 16, 2024 7:37 am

Cbcb wrote: ↑
Sun Dec 15, 2024 7:05 pm
 Why are the pillows in the nasal mask called pillows?
Why is it called a nasal mask?

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Re: Pillows?

Post by Dog Slobber » Mon Dec 16, 2024 8:46 am

Cbcb wrote: ↑
Sun Dec 15, 2024 7:05 pm
 Why are the pillows in the nasal mask called pillows?
They are called pillows because when the creating manufacturer first created them, they decided to use a term that would market better.

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Re: Pillows?

Post by Anonynose » Mon Dec 16, 2024 12:16 pm

Cbcb wrote: ↑
Sun Dec 15, 2024 7:05 pm
 Why are the pillows in the nasal mask called pillows?
Assume it's because it sounds better than nasal plugs/prongs? Or nasal stabbers?

Cushions actually seem closer to 'pillows' to me, as they tend to be pretty soft. But they can't call everything pillows.
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