Mask

Doddie · Post by **Doddie** » Sun Apr 30, 2006 8:22 am

Hi was just wondering what mask works better?????

I have the nasal pillows but sometimes they leak and was wondering if a different one would be better I sleep on my side so I know there would be a limit to the ones I can get.

Doris

ozij · Post by **ozij** » Sun Apr 30, 2006 9:38 am

Puritan Bennett's Breeze, Aieomed's Headrest (formerly Aura )and (one I haven't used) Respironcs' Comfort Lite 2 are all kinder to side sleepers who switch from side to side. The Swift's asymetry makes side sleeping problematic for some of us.

O.

Steve-o · Post by **Steve-o** » Sun Apr 30, 2006 11:39 am

I have slotted nares and the nasal pillows don't work that well for me. I use the ultramirage II nasal interface that goes around the nose. I'm a side sleeper and I switch from side-to-side without leaks.

ufo13 · Post by **ufo13** » Sun Apr 30, 2006 12:05 pm

Doris:

What size "Pillows" are you using? Sometimes going up to a larger size (if your not to the large already) does the trick! They should have sent you 3 (small, medium, large) sizes with the Swift! For me it has been one of the most leak resistant masks I've had and I've had many!
Just a thought!

Steve,
ufo13

Doddie · Post by **Doddie** » Sun Apr 30, 2006 6:08 pm

Hi Steve

I recieved 3 with mine too I am using the small on but was thinking about using the med tonight.

A friend of mine is using the Breeze Sleep Gear with nasal pillows and said this one works good for her it go up over your head and the only thing on your face is the pillows no straps!!!!

what do you think

Doris

ufo13 · Post by **ufo13** » Sun Apr 30, 2006 9:06 pm

Doris:

I also had the old breeze but for me it didn't work out too well as I am a back (mostly) and side sleeper and it wasn't too stable for me especially on my back! Like I said the Swift has been the best for me since it came out. I think you will fare better with the medium as far as leaks go and you might find it is even more comfortable with more pillow surface at the tip of the nares! IMO if you get this mask adjusted well for you it is one of the very best! Give the med. pillow a try and you might be very surprised!

Hope you sleep well tonight!!!

Steve,
ufo13

rested gal · Post by **rested gal** » Mon May 01, 2006 12:37 am

Doddie, the Breeze does usually work very well for people who sleep on their sides and turn from side to side. As ufo pointed out, it's not so good if you sleep on your back any at all.

I used the Breeze for about a year and loved it. I did have to add an extra homemade strap down near the bottom, as the optional stabilizing "halo" strap that comes with it didn't go down far enough to suit me.

I used the Breeze with a soft homemade strap place down lower than usual... like this:

Later, when I tried the Aura (now called "Headrest") by Aeiomed, I liked that even better for side sleeping. Ditto, the ComfortLite 2. I use a homemade strap (or two) with those, also.

Breeze is still a good one. Just be sure to get the Large nasal pillows for it (light green colored ones), as they are softer than the Mediums (clear colored.) I have a small nose and small nostril openings, but the Large pillows for the Breeze are more comfortable...they seal very well more to the outside of the nostrils.

DME's generally would fit you with a size that would have to be crammed up into the nostrils to seal. With the Breeze, the soft, smushy "Large" pillows are almost always a better choice, imho, for most women. Even if you have a small nose.

Hint -- with ANY mask, but especially the Breeze, it's a good iidea to rig up a way to hang the main air hose above your head. Route the Breeze's connector hose upward. Many of us fasten an elastic ponytail holder...a "scrunchy"...on the headboard or the wall, to run the main air hose through. Keeps the weight of the air hose from tugging on a mask when you turn over.

ufo13 · Post by **ufo13** » Mon May 01, 2006 1:18 pm

Doddie:

Everything rested gal said in the above post will prove very helpful to you if you get the breeze! Sorry, I did not remember RG's excellent strap fix for the breeze. RG commes up with so many excellent fixes for so many problems we have with equipment etc, and gives such great advice in general to help ALL of us, it behoves anyone to pay close attention to what she has to say! I know I do!

On another note, did you try the larger pillow( med or large) for the swift, and did it improve the seal for you?

Steve,
ufo13

Doddie · Post by **Doddie** » Mon May 01, 2006 1:52 pm

Hi Steve

yes I tried the med it seems to work pretty good last night the only problem I had was my straps on my head gear came loose and came off so guess I had it too loose so guess I will need to put it a little tighter
Thanks everyone for all your help

leaving in the morning for a must needed vacation hope the gas prices don't eat me up but as I was filling up my car today the gas went down from 2.77 to 2.65 hope it keeps going down.

Doris

Doddie · Post by **Doddie** » Mon May 01, 2006 1:57 pm

Hi Steve

Me again
just wanted to tell you I was looking at your name and location on the side and we are going to be coming right thru Mesquite,Nv going to ST George to see my brother and then to Las vegas to see my other brother

Doris

ufo13 · Post by **ufo13** » Mon May 01, 2006 7:53 pm

Doddie:

Did you put the velcro strips on the back straps? I think it will help you get this interface "fine tuned"! So I guess you will be comming through on I-15 through Mesquite to ST. George UT! I am in Salt Lake City at my son's house for awhile! Be sure to stop at the OASIS CASINO and have the $1.99 gamblers special for breakfast (served 24 hrs) It's good! Hope you have a great vacation!

Best to you,

Steve,
ufo13

Doddie · Post by **Doddie** » Thu May 18, 2006 7:15 am

Hi Steve

well we are back from our vacation we didn't get to stop to have the 1.99 breakfast special it is nice to go on vacation but it sure feels good to get back home.

I haven't tried the velco yet but I am and also I have been having leaks around where to hose fits on and on the other side any suggestions???

Doris

ufo13 · Post by **ufo13** » Thu May 18, 2006 8:11 am

Doris:

Glad you had a good vacation! Yes the fix I use when this mask leaks at those spots is pull them out, wrap the joint with plumbers teflon tape(dollar store has it) and snap them back together!

best to you,

Steve,
ufo13

Doddie · Post by **Doddie** » Thu May 18, 2006 9:01 pm

Hi Steve

thanks for the help the dr called me today and asked me if I was having any problems with the mask I said yes so I need to go in tomorrow and see what they can do about it but will get the plummers tape and the velco and see if that will work

have a good evening

Doris

Doddie · Post by **Doddie** » Sat May 20, 2006 4:03 pm

well they gave me a different one to try but when I put it on I thought it was going to ok but after awhile it started hurting my cheek bones so I took it off and went without it all night it is called the Ultra Mirage mask so they told me to try it over the week end so I will be taking it back Monday Morning for sure

Doris