new mask suggestions needed

jomac30 · Post by **jomac30** » Tue Dec 25, 2007 5:26 pm

I,ve been on cpap for almost a year now and don't feel any better sleep. The only type of mask I feel comfortable with is the comfortlite 2 using the simple seal. Sometimes I wonder if this seal leaks too much because I feel air around it. I've tried nasal masks but the headgear across my cheeks is very irritating to me. I was wondering if there is any other mask that is similar to the comfortlite 2 and uses a simple seal, but seals in the air a little better. I need help getting a solid night's sleep. This is so frustrating.

annie123 · Post by **annie123** » Tue Dec 25, 2007 10:04 pm

Mask choice is such an individual thing...
I hated the nasal thingies too. I can't stand anything up my nose.
I started on and stuck with the F&P 407 after trying some others.
Annie

beegee · Post by **beegee** » Tue Dec 25, 2007 10:24 pm

Hi Jomac,

I wonder if you would be OK with the Activa nasal mask as the fit of the headgear is so loose, the straps across the cheeks may not be such a bother.

Also, have you tried the pad-a-cheek padding which makes the mask straps more comfortable? Try a search on this site for these.

Good luck,
beegee

Lee Lee · Post by **Lee Lee** » Wed Dec 26, 2007 7:46 am

I had a huge problem with the nasal prongs, they leaked terribly and I had a hard time breathing over the pressure.
I loved the FP HC 407 for over a year when my pressure was 10cm. It's comfy as it can be and it has a "slider" feature on the mask that is fabulous for side sleeping. (look at it on Cpap.com and you'll see what I'm talking about.)
I changed to the Activa about 8 months ago , becuase my pressure changed to 12-13cm and the comfy little FP HC 407 began to leak. The Activa gets an amazing seal. It's very bulky and takes some getting used to , but overall is a great mask. The best thing is, I no longer had marks in the morning, because you can make the straps ridiculously loose and still get a seal.
I talked to the Resmed folks the other day and begged them to make a "baby" Activa with the same seal and less bulk. They said they were looking into making a smaller one. I have just ordered Ultra Mirage II nasal mask and I'm hoping it will work sort of like the Activa with less bulk.
Good luck on your quest.

wabmorgan · Post by **wabmorgan** » Wed Dec 26, 2007 12:05 pm

Here's another THUMBS UP for the Activa. I actually stared out with the Activa and tried several other mask.... only to return to the Activa. The Activa is the only mask that I have found that you can wear loosely and it still seals well. I tell people that my best description is it is kind of like putting your nose into a balloon.

My only complaint would be that the exhaust port is kind of noisy.

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