Just got my new mask yesterday, and I LOVE IT! It was so light and way much less intrusive as the Respironics ComfortGel Mask. Actually, I had no difficulties whatsoever with adjusting the mask, thanks to some tips made earlier by 2listless. The instructions with the mask do discuss adjustment for the cheekpads, but I don't think it emphasizes the importance adequately. The key is to get the cheekpads down as low as possible, in an effort to make them parallel with ones cheekbone for support. I could see that people with somewhat different facial bone formation might potentially have some difficulty keeping a secure seal.
I was actually able to comfortably read a bit before dozing off last night, which before has just not been worth the effort.
I have to admit once I nearly put the mask on upside down. You do have to pay attention to the instructions suggesting that the front pad with the brand name face up!! Also, the tubing is so very light, that it is almost unnoticeable. So unnoticeable that I rolled over comfortably (nice to do that again..), and realized that the tubing was beginning its 2nd coiled loop around my neck. I had to roll the other way to get loose.
One downside is that the 6 foot tubing that connects to the 2 smaller tubes to the mask, is going to be 'one and only' type that will connect to the special snapon connector. This should not be a real big issue, however, I would be very intersted in Respironics coming up with a special connector so that standard tubing could be used.
I felt Naked in my new ComfortCurve Nasal Interface!
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Comfort Curve
Glad that others are enjoying the Comfort Curve as much as I am. Yes, Darrell, I too enjoyed reading with the Comfort Curve on, the CPAP going, the humidifier on and the oxygen concentrator going. For the first time, I was able to just turn off the light and go to sleep. Normally, once I got sleepy, I had to get out of bed and turn everything on and put on the mask - by then I was wide awake. It was night number 2 for me and I loved it even more. You are correct, it is sooooooo light. I slept seven straight hours last night - have not done that in months! Glad that some of my tips helped you!!!!! And yes, I put it on upside down twice before I realized it - easy to do because the Y split hose makes a complete revolution - now I remember to look at the logo!!!!! Think I slept on top of the hose most of the night and didn't even notice!
Life is not a dress rehearsal
Biggest problem I seem to be having is that it seems so tight and uncomfortable on my cheekbones. I can't really get it to seal on my nose unless I have it higher up, and it feels like I have a permanent toothache. Tried it for a nap this week but wound up switching back to my ComfortSelect. As promised, going to try it for a full night tonight, though. Will try the Saran Wrap seal fix - good idea!
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RemStar M Series Auto w/C-Flex, many masks (ComfortCurve, Comfort Lite, MirageSwift, lots of personal mods)
RemStar M Series Auto w/C-Flex, many masks (ComfortCurve, Comfort Lite, MirageSwift, lots of personal mods)
Hmmm, I wonder if the cheek pads are going to present problems based upon individual 'face form and bone structure'??? Maybe it doesn't have just quite enough adjustability to fit everyone. The cheek pads do seem to depend upon creating a clamp at the base of cheek bones. Possibly there is not enough adjustment for one size fits all.
Mine continues to work great, no leaks at all. I don't even have the leaks at the elbows for the saran wrap fix. Maybe respironics has an issue with manufacturing batches and quality control??
The only thing that I have noticed is that in the morning after each of the two nights I have now used the Comfort Curve, below my eyes feels 'puffy' and slightly swollen. I have thought that might be because I temporarily have not got a humidifier at all. The puffiness goes away instantly after a warm shower and is not really uncomfortable for me.
Has anyone else using the Comfort Curve noticed undereye puffiness the next morning? And no, it is not me being tired as I am sleeping wonderfully!!!
Mine continues to work great, no leaks at all. I don't even have the leaks at the elbows for the saran wrap fix. Maybe respironics has an issue with manufacturing batches and quality control??
The only thing that I have noticed is that in the morning after each of the two nights I have now used the Comfort Curve, below my eyes feels 'puffy' and slightly swollen. I have thought that might be because I temporarily have not got a humidifier at all. The puffiness goes away instantly after a warm shower and is not really uncomfortable for me.
Has anyone else using the Comfort Curve noticed undereye puffiness the next morning? And no, it is not me being tired as I am sleeping wonderfully!!!
Comfort Curve
No puffiness here - except in other parts of my body. You really do not want to tighten the straps much and really need to make sure the cheek pads are low on your face. Last night was no problem at all but depending on how you sleep , you may be feeling the air blowing out of the vents. I was up and down about 7 times last night because of electrical storms and rumbling thunder. Each time I got back in bed,I would just slap it on and get a seal instantly. The tip of your nose should be resting on top of the nose piece and remember to make sure that you are wearing the nose piece in the correct direction - easily confused!!!!!!! Keep trying - try making little adjustments here and there - eventually you will find your comfort zone. Good luck!
Life is not a dress rehearsal
Oh, mannn. Thunderstorms. Raised in Oklahoma, I used to sleep so well during thunder and lightening storms. Hard to believe, but very soothing to me. Here in California, don't really get any good thunderstorms very often. And hail! Californians get quarter inch ice and call it hail, we called that sleet. It ain't hail until half to 1 inch in diameter.........LOL
Thanks for the updated experiences with your ComfortCurve. I will try the straps just a bit looser as I might have them a little tight. I have the cheek pads down to next to last notch lowest position. That seems to work very well for me. I do feel the air blowing out of the vents, and that is the only source of air. No leaks at all, including none at the joints like someone posted.........
I am wondering your opinion 2listless, some that are continuing to have fitting problems.........do you think that possibly some folks may have facial/bone structure different enough that the ComfortCurve just does not have quite enough adjustability for them. Not just the up/down of the cheek pads, but maybe just the natural curvature of the mask itself. Everyone has personal face structure that in few cases the Comfort Curve may just not be for them. I am pretty average, so I am not having any problems fitting at all.
Thanks for the updated experiences with your ComfortCurve. I will try the straps just a bit looser as I might have them a little tight. I have the cheek pads down to next to last notch lowest position. That seems to work very well for me. I do feel the air blowing out of the vents, and that is the only source of air. No leaks at all, including none at the joints like someone posted.........
I am wondering your opinion 2listless, some that are continuing to have fitting problems.........do you think that possibly some folks may have facial/bone structure different enough that the ComfortCurve just does not have quite enough adjustability for them. Not just the up/down of the cheek pads, but maybe just the natural curvature of the mask itself. Everyone has personal face structure that in few cases the Comfort Curve may just not be for them. I am pretty average, so I am not having any problems fitting at all.
Comfort Curve Fitting
Well, Darrell, this is Tennessee and up here in the mountains, when the lightning crashes and the thunder rumbles, you would swear it was in the house with you. Doesn't bother me, but unfortunately, all 4 legged critters get hysterical and have to be babied. Not to mention, the electricity going on and off and setting off alarms.........sigh..........yes, I used to live in Michigan and we did not call it snow unless it was deeper than 4 inches!!!
I examined the comfort curve and do not see anything that should cause any problems. I might be able to understand that some facial structures might cause a problem. If you have a really long, thin face, you might not be able to get a good seal if you could not tighten it enough. And the other end of the spectrum, if you have a wide, round face, it might not have enough leeway for you. I guess I am with you - my facial structure is average - now my mind........that could be another problem all together!!!!!
I examined the comfort curve and do not see anything that should cause any problems. I might be able to understand that some facial structures might cause a problem. If you have a really long, thin face, you might not be able to get a good seal if you could not tighten it enough. And the other end of the spectrum, if you have a wide, round face, it might not have enough leeway for you. I guess I am with you - my facial structure is average - now my mind........that could be another problem all together!!!!!
Life is not a dress rehearsal
My cats aren't huge fans of the Comfort Curve vents. They shoot the air out rather directly and it invariably is right where the cats want to be when sleeping with me.
However, I was able to sleep with the Comfort Curve two nights in a row now and do like the fit better than my traditional mask. Still trying to sort out how to keep the seal in place - it seems to give up pretty quickly over slight movement, but it's also equally easy to get back into place.
Tina
However, I was able to sleep with the Comfort Curve two nights in a row now and do like the fit better than my traditional mask. Still trying to sort out how to keep the seal in place - it seems to give up pretty quickly over slight movement, but it's also equally easy to get back into place.
Tina
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RemStar M Series Auto w/C-Flex, many masks (ComfortCurve, Comfort Lite, MirageSwift, lots of personal mods)
RemStar M Series Auto w/C-Flex, many masks (ComfortCurve, Comfort Lite, MirageSwift, lots of personal mods)
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