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No problem since I use the Aeiomed "Headrest" (Aura.)

The vent is located up high at eyebrow level and vents straight up like a little chimney. Doesn't hit my arms, head pillow, bed covers or bed partner.

sgrol wrote:I'll also throw in my opinion. I use Adam's Circuit and used to use Breeze. I also sleep on my side and the exhaust really bothered me. Couldn't sleep under covers because the noise was too loud anytime the exhaust blew on covers or pillow. Also bothered my wife when I faced her.

I also use the Adam Circuit, and really like its "minimal, unobtrusive architecture." However, it is really an antique interface, and the exhaust port vents straight ahead, and is very noisy.

We've both adjusted to the noise level, and now hardly notice it. Fortunately, my wife is extremely tolerant, and just turns over when I'm facing her. She is so delighted with the "new" me since being on this therapy that she is more than willing to tolerate this "annoyance."

I've looked at, and tried on, several nasal pillow masks that vent upward and are quieter. Unfortunately, none of them have come close to the comfort level I now experience.

I use the Breeze and no problem for me or my husband.

I use the Aeiomed "Headrest" (Aura.) and it exhausts straight up like the others have said. I do side sleep though and am self conscious about turning to my wife with it on. Maybe it's part of the newlywed thing. But so far it isn't a problem. My others were...

Yes!!! He uses FlexiFit HC431 Full Face Mask and when he turns over it blows on me and I hate it!!!

WOW hopefully this is the only problem and you and your husband can resolve it quickly.

Help! wrote:Yes!!! He uses FlexiFit HC431 Full Face Mask and when he turns over it blows on me and I hate it!!!

I don't sleep on one of my sides using my swift since it vents air at my husband. One side and my back are good enough for me to sleep on.

It is a bit noisey but not enough to really bother either of us.

I voted yes due to the venting on my husband.

I like the swift to keep using it (until my pillows wear out then I am shopping non-resmed)

I use Flexifit HC406, I have to face the other way from my husband, as it blows on him. He's actually woken me up at night to have me turn over and face the other way. It was the same with my Simplicity when I used that. I do try to start sleeping facing the other way, but I guess I turn in my sleep sometimes.

Lynne

I think if my comfort classic mask were designed without an exhaust port, it would be more bothersome as it would make me inhale and exhale CO2 . . . thus producing negative effect e.g., dizziness, suffocation . . . I don't mind the air hiting my arms, head pillow, bed covers for as long as I get up feeling refreshed. Thanks to the exhaust port.

It does bother my wife...the exhaust from the Breeze exits straight out from my face, so if I am facing her in bed it blows on her. Since I rarely sleep on my back and never on my stomach, half the time it is likely to be hitting her. She pulls blankets and sheets up and turns away. I make an effort to face away from her, but I do change positions without knowing it in my sleep. At least we're back in the same bed since I no longer snore, thank the gods!

I own a Swift, FP Aclaim 2, and FP HC405. I found the mask exhaust and the sound of the mask exhaust on the Swift to be intolerable, as did my wife.

Both the FP Aclaim 2 and the FP HC405 have no perceptible exhaust. It is diffused superbly. Both masks are vitually silent.

Grayson

My IQ mask is pretty icy on my arm, in summer I love it, in winter I need long sleeves and sometimes a blanket covering my arm.

Rarely-unless it is a direct hit in the face.

It could be great for bedpartners with hotflashes. I'm the wrong one wearing it and get none of the exhaust benefit.