Is Everything Interchangeable?

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caty
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Is Everything Interchangeable?

Post by caty » Wed Jun 14, 2006 10:07 am

I've been on CPAP for a week. DME issued S8 Escape with humidifier and FlexFit 407 nasal mask. Can I use the Comfortlite 2, Aura or other masks with my unit? I think my S8 book mentions using only authorized equipment. The Flexfit mask is okay but I want to try others. From reading the posts it seems as if the Comfortlite 2 and the Aura are the favorites. Thanks for your help. I'm finding this forum very helpful.


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oldgearhead
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Post by oldgearhead » Wed Jun 14, 2006 10:13 am

Yes, go ahead and try other masks. The main differences are square inch area (a FFM has more than a nasal pillow), and leak rate (controlled through the re-breathe holes, and uncontrolled leaks past the seals.