mask recommendations?

Hello all

Newbie.

I just failed my sleep study. I know this because at 12:30 am, the nice lady came back into the room with a nose only mask and said, "Put this on."

I was on a CPAP a dozen years ago, and found that I liked the Swift FX nasal pillow system, but I'm wondering if there have been any upgrades or improvements? I haven't even been back to my doctor, but assuming that I'll need to mask up again, I'm hoping for some recommendations.

I'm a frequent mover during sleep, but usually from this side to that side. Never on my back. My previous experience was not well tolerated. I got a lot of leaks and seemed to spend time every night repositioning the pillows. I also used a mask that covered my entire nose for a while, but that was horrible, with air shooting up into my eyes every night no matter what I tried. That's why I moved to the Swift.

If you were looking for a nasal system, where would you start today?

Thanks!

Several new models of nasal masks are now available.

In the nasal pillow system ResMed took their Swift FX and improved on it with the AirFit P10 nasal pillow mask.
There are also some new under the nose cradle type of masks which a lot of people like.
Frames/headgear are now available so that the hose attaches at the top of the head instead of at the nose. This is something a lot of people really like as well.

Also take a look at the Bleep mask that I use...link in my signature line...no headgear at all.

Here are some of the newer models

https://www.cpap.com/productpage/resmed ... k-headgear

https://www.cpap.com/productpage/resmed ... illow-mask

and this link for various nasal pillow masks in general. You can take a stroll through various brands.

Now for the new nasal masks...either the under the nose cradle type or the traditional over the nose.
This link for all the various options.

https://www.cpap.com/plp/nasal-cpap-masks/ZT0yNjQ

Note that the N30i cradle mask is interchangeable with the P30i headgear/frame.
Meaning all you have to do is get the cushion part and swap with pillow part to try a different mask. No need to buy an entire mask.
https://www.cpap.com/productpage/resmed ... -cpap-mask

and the N30 is compatible with the P10 frame and headgear but is a cradle cushion instead of pillows.
https://www.cpap.com/productpage/resmed ... h-headgear

So more options and some are interchangeable which makes for trying something new a bit less expensive.

Your final results will of course depend on your own personal needs or wants and there is no guarantee that your needs match anyone elses. One person's treasure is another person's trash when it comes to masks.
You just have to try a mask to know if you are going to like it or not.

I usually just tell people that if a mask looks interesting to them then that is reason enough to try it.
That's what I do...now sometimes I end up hating it but sometimes I find that there are things about it that I really like so it helps me in future mask experiments.

One advantage to the P10 nasal pillow mask....essentially silent venting and with the diffused venting system a person has to put their hand about an inch from the vent holes to even feel the venting. Huge improvement IMHO and spouses usually really like it because they no longer get cold streams of air in their face or on their backs. I know my husband was really happy when I went to the P10 years ago from the Swift FX.

Pugsy wrote: ↑

Fri Aug 20, 2021 9:25 am

Several new models of nasal masks are now available.
...
Your final results will of course depend on your own personal needs or wants and there is no guarantee that your needs match anyone elses. One person's treasure is another person's trash when it comes to masks.
You just have to try a mask to know if you are going to like it or not.

I usually just tell people that if a mask looks interesting to them then that is reason enough to try it.
That's what I do...now sometimes I end up hating it but sometimes I find that there are things about it that I really like so it helps me in future mask experiments.

One advantage to the P10 nasal pillow mask....essentially silent venting and with the diffused venting system a person has to put their hand about an inch from the vent holes to even feel the venting. Huge improvement IMHO and spouses usually really like it because they no longer get cold streams of air in their face or on their backs. I know my husband was really happy when I went to the P10 years ago from the Swift FX.

THANK YOU! This is exactly the good info I need. Bless you!

Re: mask recommendation.

I love the Airfit P 10 Pillows but had issues with the headgear too loose/ too tight/slippage etc so I cobbled it together with the N20 headgear by cutting and stapling as per attachment and added the Velcro protectors.....best mask I ever had, zero leaks.