A few nasal mask ?'s

[Edgeguy]

A little history first. My main mask is a Nasal Pillow currently the Aloha. I also use the Swift LT. Both work great for me, but at times when I am really stuffed up, because of allergies, I turn to my Nasal mask the Profile Lite gel. I like it, but it puts more pressure than is comfortable on my upper lip (this might be gel vs silicone?). So I am looking at getting a new Nasal mask, and would like some suggestions.

I am looking at the new Wisp Nasal or either of the Sleepweaver masks. I have read the reviews, but would like some more input on comfort and leaks. The Wisp looks interesting, but I wonder about the headgear around the ears and how tight you have to have it to prevent leaks when you move around at night? The Sleepweaver seem to be very comfortable, but people talk a lot about air blowing up into their eyes. A little would be okay with me a lot probably not. Also, how are they when you move around at night? I start out on my back then in the night switch to either side. The Sleepweaver has two versions and can anyone help me understand the differences. I do not put my tubing up over my head so all seem to meet this need the Sleepweaver Advance seems bigger than the Elan but might seal better. The strap coming down the middle of the Advance should not bother me ( I started out with a nasal that had something coming down the middle from the top). All I want is a good seal and comfort around the nose and ears.

Thanks for putting up with my long post

[Stormynights]

The Elan works really well for me. It needs to be loose. If you pull down on the mask on the top of the nose it helps the fit. I have an eye mask and if I have trouble with the air in my eyes I just put that on. I haven't had to do that since I learned the trick of pulling down the center toward the end of my nose. I haven't tried the wisp but I hear good things about it.

[imfletch]

I used the extreme.
I have a TOTAL face mask (the FitLife) that I use when the pillows are unusable due to colds, stuffy nose, etc.
This mask engulfs most of your entire face...nose, mouth, eyes, et.al. While the air can seem a bit "hot," it does allow you to mouth breathe all you want AND it places no pressure on your lip or the bridge of your nose. (The mask seals around the perimeter of your face). Most people can't stand this mask, but I have no real trouble with it...just prefer my beloved nasal pillows whenever possible.

[caffeinatedcfo]

I use the Swift FX. Have you tried a Pad-a-Cxheek cozy. I've heard those can add comfort to pillow masks.