Quattro Air vs. Quattro FX - FFM; night & day difference

[Chuck Connors]

FYI, the leaks dropped significantly when I swapped out the FX for the Air. My DME provider informed me that the FX is being phased out and that the Air has been selling well. Wished I had known about the Air previously, but I have it now. -Chuck-

[Bill44133]

Good to hear that you could find the mask that is right for you. It is one of the toughest parts of this therapy.

[old dude]

Changing out my Mirage Quattro for the Quattro Air was truly a life-changing event for me. No more leaks and no more Hamburger Nose Syndrome. Easiest FFM to put on/take off I've ever seen, and so simple and easy to separate the seal for daily cleaning and reinstall. I just wish they made it in an XL, because it does run a size small and I need a larger size than a large-but for now I'll make do.

[skram]

I tried the FX for a backup during allergy season and found leaks and difficult for side sleeping.
I then tried the Air and it seemed better at first and quieter. However after a couple of nights found it uncomfortable where it hit the cheekbones - seems narrower than the FX. And when I checked Sleepyhead I found the leaks were actually a lot higher.

Maybe I need a larger size.

[Sir NoddinOff]

It's hard to believe ResMed would dump the Quattro FX for several reasons:

one... it doesn't have a forehead stabilizer, which some people just hate. There are not many viable alternatives out there.
two... it actually has a fairly narrow profile for typical FFMs. Side sleeping is usually doable for most users, with some practice.
three... it's a big cash cow, golden goose, you name it.

I use one and it's tough to get adapt to, but for a nasal FFM it's a quality product, plus virtually every insurance plan covers it.

[Pugsy]

It's hard to believe ResMed would dump the Quattro FX

ResMed may not be doing a thing...it might just be that DME phasing it out and wanting to blame ResMed.
Wouldn't be the first time.

[DoriC]

If a DME's lips are moving....you know the rest!