any ultra mirage II fans?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Jul 23, 2007 3:58 pm

I just ordered this mask through my dme and was wondering how everyone felt about this particular interface? I have the activa now and I like it but seems alittle bulky to me so I hear the mirage II is better because its more compact, is this true? any other comments would be appreciated.

GeneS · Post by **GeneS** » Tue Jul 24, 2007 7:35 pm

I use an Ultra Mirage ll mask. It works good for me but I do not know if it works better than the Ultra Mirage mask. I think the Original Ultra Mirage is easier on the face and still seals good. I know that the Ultra Mirage is recommended by a number of supply houses. I try to keep two or three different masks that work for me and alternate them every few weeks to minimize facial irritations. They all rub in diffferent places on me.
GeneS

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Jul 25, 2007 7:06 am

I use the UMII nasal mask. I have used it since last August without problems. I started with the activa, but swithced because I wanted something a bit smaller and that would not pulse with C-Flex. The cushioning feels the same to my face as the activa. I still go back and use the activa every once in a while but make sure to deactivate the c-flex when I do. Also, I have found that I, at least, do not need to have the straps too tight. The cushion does not have that hovercraft feel that the activa does and I have found that having the straps looser works for me (basically as loose as I can without leaks).

Another mask that I have tried is the soyala nasal. I ended up not using it because it left major marks on the bridge of my nose, but as they advertise, it is the quietest mask I have ever used. I swear I was not sure the machine was on it was so quiet. If they used the same material (they probably do, but it just feels different to me, it's opaque not clear) that resmed does on the UMII for the cushion I would try it again.

TM