What Linda said!Linda3032 wrote: I say it's too bad that many DMEs don't give better customer service and follow-up. A mask doesn't make compliance -- knowledge does.
Let's talk about Full Face Masks
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Mark_Ferman
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Obviously everyone is different and different things work for them. I have only been on CPAP for 2 months (later this week, hooray!).
I have only used one mask ever, even in my two sleep studies and it was a FF mask. I got used to it immediately, I sleep on my side (about 4 hours on one side, then 4 on the other - give or take), I have a beard and it seals very well, in all positions and isn't uncomfortable.
I have heard some people have trouble getting used to the FFmask, because of the feeling that it is closing in on them, but I have heard that if you can wear the mask around the house for a while it is something that you can easily get used too. For me, my wife calls me a jet pilot when I wear it and oh well, there might be kids present so never mind the rest...
I have only used one mask ever, even in my two sleep studies and it was a FF mask. I got used to it immediately, I sleep on my side (about 4 hours on one side, then 4 on the other - give or take), I have a beard and it seals very well, in all positions and isn't uncomfortable.
I have heard some people have trouble getting used to the FFmask, because of the feeling that it is closing in on them, but I have heard that if you can wear the mask around the house for a while it is something that you can easily get used too. For me, my wife calls me a jet pilot when I wear it and oh well, there might be kids present so never mind the rest...
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| Mask: Ultra Mirage™ Full Face CPAP Mask with Headgear |
| Additional Comments: AHI: 0.4 -1.0. Leak rate about 43 lpm. Non-Venting Mask. o2. |
Mark, that's a great line! I think you just sold FF masks to many men on this forum!
Maybe if ya'll played the soundtrack to "Top Gun" on the bedroom CD player, and then... well, ahem...
LOL,
B.
Maybe if ya'll played the soundtrack to "Top Gun" on the bedroom CD player, and then... well, ahem...
LOL,
B.
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| Machine: PR System One REMStar 60 Series Auto CPAP Machine |
| Additional Comments: Started XPAP 04/20/07. APAP currently wide open 10-20. Consistent AHI 2.1. No flex. HH 3. Deluxe Chinstrap. |
I currently have a stash of Nasal Aire II cannulas in Small or Extra Small. Please PM me if you would like them. I'm interested in bartering for something strange and wonderful that I don't currently own. Or a Large size NAII cannula. 
