OPUS mask has arrived

WillSucceed · Post by **WillSucceed** » Wed Dec 20, 2006 6:56 am

Hi Linda:
I did try Aura and could not get it to stay sealed. Did not seem to matter how much adjusting of the flexible wires in the nasal pillow section, just could not get a seal. I have to admit, however, that I bailed on the Aura before I tried any of Rested Gal's homebrew fixes. So, Aura was not good for me but I know that many love it.

I have not found the hose to be too long and have had no problem with it bumping the pillow.

I looked at my overnight data from Silverlining and found that my leak line was pretty flat last night but a little bumpy the night before (my first night with Opus). My numbers were great. Both nights my hourly average of apneas, hypopneas, flow limitations and vibrations (snoring) was down around 1. How great is that, given that during my sleep study I was at 39 per hour! Admittedly, this is not due solely to the mask but, the numbers are great and I'm finding the Opus to be both comfortable and stable.

kurtr · Post by **kurtr** » Wed Dec 20, 2006 9:33 am

I am interested in trying this mask.
I have had success with the Breeze pillows except with the mechanical headgear configuration I would get leaks when I tossed and turned no matter what the adjustment.
I could never get the Swift to work for me, it would seal well, but the pillows and "airflow" would wake me up.
I can't figure out why with the Breeze I "breathe" well into the pillows, but with the Swift the airflow/pressure seems harsher and actually wakes me up?
So this will be the next mask I try when it is available in the USA.
Thanks,
Kurt

WillSucceed · Post by **WillSucceed** » Wed Dec 20, 2006 10:43 am

I have to admit that I really find the nasal pillows part of the Breeze to be comfortable, but I hate the outrigger behind my head and the jet-blast of the exhaust.

The Opus pillows are close, but not quite a comfortable as Breeze. However, overall, the Opus is more stable as it is unaffected by the headgear (no outrigger) and the exhaust is diffused and quiet.

I love the Breeze, but I'm loving Opus even better.

greyhound · Post by **greyhound** » Wed Dec 20, 2006 10:45 am

How much does the Opus cost (canadian dollars)?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Dec 20, 2006 11:09 am

How much does the Opus cost (canadian dollars)?

A brutal $195.00
Medical equipment is not subject to tax.

greyhound · Post by **greyhound** » Wed Dec 20, 2006 11:58 am

That is pricey. Equivalent to about $170 in US dollars.

WillSucceed · Post by **WillSucceed** » Wed Dec 20, 2006 9:16 pm

I know that drugs in Canada are less expensive than what your folks pay however, my experience is that masks in the US are about half the price of what they are here. Further, machines in the US are significantly less than they are here. I have purchased several masks and some equipment in the US. Even factoring in the drive acress the border, it is much cheaper for me to buy in the US than in Canada.

Both_Sides_Now · Post by **Both_Sides_Now** » Thu Dec 21, 2006 6:10 am

greyhound wrote:It will be interesting to see how the Opus compares with the new Swift II which, according to an earlier thread, is to be released in the first quarter of 2007. Incidentally, cpap.com did not know whether they would be carrying the Swift II - very interesting comment from them.

Couldn't find the other thread mentioned but I did find this link to the Swift II.

http://www.cpapaustralia.com.au/shoppin ... -mask.html

Looks like they have copied Fisher & Paykels "lots of little holes make it quieter" exhaust diffusion method to quieten the bloody thing down some.

Still, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.

Sorry to hijack the thread.

WillSucceed · Post by **WillSucceed** » Thu Dec 21, 2006 8:19 am

I've noticed that, if one has a big fat face like mine, Opus WILL leave small marks on the side of one's face after a night of side-sleeping. These marks, in my situation, are significantly less than what Swift left on the sides of my face.

I'm still liking Opus. It is very light weight and seems much more comfortable than Swift. I did put a swivel elbow between Opus and the hose from the machine -seems to help.

DreamStalker · Post by **DreamStalker** » Thu Dec 21, 2006 8:23 am

WillSucceed wrote:I've noticed that, if one has a big fat face like mine, Opus WILL leave small marks on the side of one's face after a night of side-sleeping. These marks, in my situation, are significantly less than what Swift left on the sides of my face.

I'm still liking Opus. It is very light weight and seems much more comfortable than Swift. I did put a swivel elbow between Opus and the hose from the machine -seems to help.

You need to try out some Pad-a-Cheeks ... they really helped with the pressure points using the Swift and I'm sure the same would be true for the Opus.

WillSucceed · Post by **WillSucceed** » Thu Dec 21, 2006 9:49 am

Thanks DreamStalker. I'm aware of the Pad-A-Cheek product and think it is a great idea. Luckily for me, I have a friend who sews and has made me insulating sleeves for air hoses, tubes, etc., as well as headgear wraps. I'll have the new sleeves for Opus tonight -should be the end of my fat face being marked up!

billbolton · Post by **billbolton** » Thu Dec 21, 2006 4:08 pm

Both_Sides_Now wrote:Looks like they have copied Fisher & Paykels "lots of little holes make it quieter" exhaust diffusion method to quieten the bloody thing down some.

As far as anyone can tell, the Opus and Swift II are concurrent designs from their respective manufacturers, and both came to market at pretty much the same time.

Cheers,

Bill

Linda3032 · Post by **Linda3032** » Thu Dec 21, 2006 6:40 pm

Will. You wrote that you put a "swivel elbow" on between the hose and the Opus hose. Is that something you found at cpap.com or off another mask?

WillSucceed · Post by **WillSucceed** » Thu Dec 21, 2006 8:41 pm

I used a swivel elbow that is from the Respironics crowd. I stopped into my equipment supplier and asked if they had an elbow and the guy just gave it to me. They have been a GREAT supplier and no big delivery charges that CPAP.COM charges to make a trip to the US post office when I have ordered from them.

Both_Sides_Now · Post by **Both_Sides_Now** » Thu Dec 21, 2006 9:52 pm

billbolton wrote:
Both_Sides_Now wrote:Looks like they have copied Fisher & Paykels "lots of little holes make it quieter" exhaust diffusion method to quieten the bloody thing down some.
As far as anyone can tell, the Opus and Swift II are concurrent designs from their respective manufacturers, and both came to market at pretty much the same time.

Cheers,

Bill

Sorry Bill,

Far be it from me to question the ethics of Resmed, but Fisher and Paykel have been using the "little holes that make it quiet" for a darn sight longer than Resmed.

In fact, if memory serves, Resmed have only ever used the holes once, and that was to make the new Swift II quieter.

Yep, that's called copying, which led me to make the comment to which you seemed to take exception.

Cheers to you too!

PS: Perchance do you work for Resmed?

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