How many mask changes did you go through at first?

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SewTired
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Re: How many mask changes did you go through at first?

Post by SewTired » Sun Sep 04, 2016 5:23 pm

I use 3 different masks regularly and two irregularly and while all of them work, none are perfect. I won't be trying any more NEW masks but just using up supplies for what I already have. My issues with some of my masks might be solveable with a Hose Buddy.

I use Swift FX, Airfit P10 and Dreamwear. I also have Circadian Sleepweaver mask with Zephyr seal and the Elan. I like the Circadian masks, but have a lot of problem with air blowing into my eyes. They are comfy though. I can only get the Circadian ones covered by Medicare if I get it from the Lincare office as the warehouse doesn't stock them however, the ones I do have I got from our sponsor during a sale.

The Swift FX, Airfit P10 and Dreamwear all slide up the back of my head while I sleep. Since I wake up anyway at night, I just pull it back down and go back to sleep. They all work well for side sleeping although the Dreamwear is a little touchy sometimes. I get the least leaks from the Airfit, but it also bruises my nose. I did try different pillow sizes on both the Swift and Airfit and I seem to be between sizes. I tried each pillow size more than a week before settling on one. The Dreamwear was fine right from the beginning however, it does tend to be leakier than the other two.

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