OPUS Masks

brian2223 · Post by **brian2223** » Sun Jun 15, 2008 10:46 am

I am new to cpap and i was windering the thoughts on the OPUS mask. Anyone use one on a nightly basis?

Nosey · Post by **Nosey** » Sun Jun 15, 2008 11:06 am

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jsmythe · Post by **jsmythe** » Sun Jun 15, 2008 8:28 pm

I use the Opus, and really like it. Normally I switch between the Headrest, Opus and use the Activa to give my nares a rest. But,,,, if you get it, you will definitely need Karen's PadACheeks for the side straps!!!. In NeedsDecaf's words, "it leaves wicked strap marks"...but with the PadACheeks, it is extremely comfortable!!!!

jdwilson16 · Post by **jdwilson16** » Sun Jun 15, 2008 8:28 pm

I used the Opus 360 for 2-3 weeks and it was a good mask, however, it put too much pressure on my nose and caused sores and had a moderate amount of leakage. I switched to the new Swift LT and have used it for 2 weeks and like it better. No soreness, less tension on the headgear and less leakage.

lifeartist · Post by **lifeartist** » Mon Jun 16, 2008 9:40 pm

So far, for me, the opus is the best mask. It is a bit tight, but it fits better than the others I have tried. It does wear down rather fast, and looses it shape..but at least it can be used for side sleeping.

Needsdecaf · Post by **Needsdecaf** » Tue Jun 17, 2008 6:53 am

I have found that it has started to leak quite a bit. I've had it for almost two months and used it on and off.

I used it again last night, first time in over a week, and woke up with it leaking.

brian2223 · Post by **brian2223** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 10:50 pm

Thanks to you all. I am trying this mask for my first mask. I sleep with it on my second sleep study, and it felt real comfortable and I sleep well with it so i decided to go with that one. It took me about 5 mins to go to sleep. But I work third shift and I had been up almost 24 hours when I went for the sleep study so that had alot to do with it. Thanks for the opinons.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 3:44 pm

I'm a real newby and have only used the Opus 360 and the Swift II so I cant compare to other masks, but I did find out a couple things.

I found the Opus 360 really good. Mask fit at bedtime was great with no leak, but during the night I would wake up with massive leaks...I kept tightening it up etc but the same would happen.

Eventually I figured out that since it was an older mask, the actual nose prong rubber part was detaching from the mask itself and leaking around where it slots into the harder plastic. In the middle of the night it's hard to work out whats going on when you wake up. For a while, I thought the prongs were leaking around my nose - not at all as it turns out.. I asked for a newer one to trial with and didn't get the same problem much at all (once when the mask slipped upwards as I rolled around- then when I put the prongs back in place I didn't line the notch up as it was dark and middle of the night).

I have really long hair so if the straps slip I just put the strap underneath my hair at the back.

Once I figured out where the leaks were really coming from I changed prong size and found I could loosen the mask off somewhat. I still get pretty severe marks on my face though - I will keep loosening until I get leaks again I guess.

I intend to buy one for permanent use tho, I figure I can mod one until its perfect for me.

danmc · Post by **danmc** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 3:57 pm

Sigh..When will I learn to log in before I post...