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by DoninOrlando » Fri Dec 11, 2009 7:52 am
Komodo,
I also have used several of the masks you mention. I am currently using the Quattro. I find it more comfortable and get fewer leaks than Ultra Mirage. I get more pressure on my nose bridge from Ultra than Quattro. The Quattro is easier to adjust nose pressure while wearing. If I find it too tight or uncomfortable on nose, I just dial it back a notch or two. Sometimes I adjust it as far back until it leaks, then tighten as far until leaks stop, to get it as light as possible. If it is later leaking, I just turn it one notch tighter again. I get more marks on my forehead than nose, although not painful. I cannot eliminate enough leaks on Ultra without still hurting.
You might be surprised how comfortable nasal pillows are. I used the Swift LT for 4-5 weeks and found it more comfortable than any mask. I have about 6-7 masks and have tried others. I only switched to FFM because my mouth leaks and I got tired of all the remedies to that issue. It was a 1 hour ritual to prepare for sleep with a nasal, including washing, shaving, taping, then chin strap, vetwrap, or papcap, then mask, etc.... But all that was only because my mouth opens at night.
I also have the Hybrid, and it just does not fit my face. I have the comfortgel nasal and like it, but still have mouth leaks. I have the Optilife pillow, and found it useless. I will likely go back and forth between my Quattro and Swift. If you do not have mouth leak issues, I would try the Swift as it is very comfortable, but among those you mention I like the Quattro.
Orlando FL
Started CPAP 10-23-2009
Been using PRS-One Auto for 11 years, recalled
09/20/21 starting new Airsense 10 Autoset, Mirage Quattro FFM
Settings: Auto 18-20