finding the right mask

Wheeze · Post by **Wheeze** » Sat Feb 26, 2005 1:16 pm

I have a profile lite petite mask that fits well. the problem is I sleep on my side and it moves and leaks. I like the dream seal system since there are no straps on your face it does not move . My problem is I can't find a mask that is the same size qas petite. Anyone know of one, or how to jury rig one to fit

wading thru the muck! · Post by **wading thru the muck!** » Tue Mar 01, 2005 2:20 am

Wheeze,

Small masks are hard to find. Have you thought about trying nasal pillows? I would suggest looking at the (ResMed) Swift ot the (Puritan Bennett) Breeze. Just click on the light blue names of the interfaces I've suggested and you will link to them at cpap.com where you can look at them.

G00fy217 · Post by **G00fy217** » Tue Mar 01, 2005 7:50 am

Wheeze, I have the comfort lite and all I had to do was tighten the strap behind my head to make it not move around. Now I am not sure about the one you have, if it has a strap in the back or not, but if you are able to attach velcro to it and tighten it, that might work. I, too, am a side and tummy sleeper and finally feel comfortable with my mask to sleep as I please again. I was sleeping stiff (like a board) on my back and not moving for the first few weeks. Then was told to tighten the strap and it worked wonders....... Thank you Brad from Resporonix!!!

crazyone · Post by **crazyone** » Tue Mar 01, 2005 2:09 pm

I have a Comfort Classic that I like, but also have the same problem as Wheeze. I've already tried tightening all the straps and I still get leaks - just in different places. Due to having allergies and being congested most nights, I just ordered the Comfort Full Face. Does anyone know if I will have the same problem with that one? It will arrive tomorrow - Should I bother opening it?

Pohtaytoh · Post by **Pohtaytoh** » Tue Mar 01, 2005 2:21 pm

I have been through the various nasal masks, even tried a Respironics FF and did not have much luck with any of them. I currently use a ResMed Mirage Series 2 FF Mask. Not only is it the best fitting mask I've had, I have had it for over a year and a half and it is still holding up fine.

One thing I have found though with a FF is that you don't have to crank down on the straps to prevent the leaks. In fact, I have found that the tighter I tried to make it the more leaks I got.

To be fair, I have not tried the nasal pillows. A lot of people on this forum really like them and even swear by them. I can't offer an opinion on them, sorry.

The main thing to remember is that everyone is different and what may work for one won't work for all.

You just have to do what you are doing...ask for opinions, and then try different interfaces until you find out what works for you. Be patient, adjusting the straps on the FF is a learned art form and may take a couple of tries. But, at least for me, when you get it right it's zzzzzzzzzz time.

Later,
Tater

rested gal · Post by **rested gal** » Tue Mar 01, 2005 2:55 pm

crazyone, the ComfortFull might be perfect for you. It wasn't for me, is all I can say. I used a ComfortFull FF mask for several months - it was just "ok". I battled leaks off and on and the cushion felt too hard. Later I got a ResMed Ultra Mirage FF mask and like it much, much better. I used the "small" in both. Unfortunately there's just no way to know for sure what mask really suits without sleeping in them for at least a night or two. Trying to find the right mask is an expensive proposition sometimes.