Activa Questions

Janelle · Post by **Janelle** » Wed May 04, 2005 4:45 pm

Since my insurance (the bottomless pit) allows me a new mask every 3 months and I haven't bought a new one through them for five months, I was considering getting an Activa.
Right now I use a Swift primarily and have no problems with it but was wanting something non-nasal pillow since I don't think I would like the Aura since I didn't like the over-the-head design of the Breeze.

My one concern is the vent on the Activa. No where on the illustration does it show where the vent is or the direction of the airflow. Since I have a bed partner this is a major concern

Also wondering how the Activa is on stomach and side sleeping.

HappyHoser · Post by **HappyHoser** » Wed May 04, 2005 6:38 pm

Hi Janelle! The Activa has worked very well for me personally. The vent is on the down facing side of the swivel connection at the front of the mask. In otherwards it vents in the same direction as the hose is running. I'm not very sensitive about noise so I'm not sure where to rate it on noise, maybe a little on the noisy side with some significant air movement compared to the Respironics mask I used to use. It is very good for side sleeping due to the nosecup design but I'm not a stomach sleeper so someone else needs to answer that. Hope that makes sense!

Sleeping With The Enemy · Post by **Sleeping With The Enemy** » Wed May 04, 2005 7:06 pm

The air flow goes wherever you end up putting your hose. I am a hard core stomach sleeper and I use the Activa and its pretty good. I am also very active tossing/turning and like the Activa for that reason.

Sometimes I put the hose up over my head across my pillow and let it hang down onto the floor where the machine is and other times I have it coming down by my chest and it goes across my back when I'm on my stomach and down onto the floor, either way it works great.

It has become my main mask, I started out on the Ultra Mirage, I have the Aura but need to do some modifications.

Good luck!

Heidi

NeurosurgeryNP · Post by **NeurosurgeryNP** » Wed May 04, 2005 8:24 pm

Janelle,

I started out with the Activa. It is probably my favorite mask. I am a relative newbie - about 2 months on cpap now. I have a collection of interfaces already - all of them I have tried to see which is best for me. Some nights I feel like the Swift or the breeze, most the activa and some the Ultra Mirage.

I find that the Activa is definitely my favorite mask. I am a restless sleeper. The seal never breaks for me. It seals once the cpap flow is started. You need to have it almost ridiculously loose on the face and them you turn on the blower. Once the air starts, the mask seals. I am mostly a side sleeper and also on the stomach. I have not had a problem at all on my side. I do have a problem on my side with the Swift for some reason. I think it is because the hose some off to the side rather than in the middle of the interface.
Hope this helps.
Jen

snork1 · Post by **snork1** » Wed May 04, 2005 10:35 pm

Until I find a better combo, right now I do alternate nights on the Activa and Swift.

I like the silence of the Activa. I like the way it seals. I like being able to aim its air flow by turning the hose in any direction. I sure wish I could itch my nose with it on though! Especially since the last week or so my nose has suddenly gotten VERY itchy at night for unknown reasons. Its also a bit heavy and bulky, but that doesn't really bother me and for some reason I find its the most comfortable mask I have yet found...that works. BUT I do find it does give some pressure on my upper lip and a bit of pressure on my nose bridge, even when its worn dangley loose as it should be before you pressure it up, which can make soreness with a few days of use.

One of the best things about the Swift-Activa rotation is that their pressure points are different between them, so you heal/ toughen up instead of just getting sore. I just find they complement each other well.

rock and roll · Post by **rock and roll** » Thu May 05, 2005 9:26 am

I am in total agreement with Snork1, I use a combo of Activa and Swift. The Activa was and is my first love and my go to but I also like the Swift for travel and for being able to read and do things while wearing it. As far as seal, can't beat the Activa. If only they would make a full face one, it would be the ultimate mask!

wading thru the muck! · Post by **wading thru the muck!** » Thu May 05, 2005 10:19 am

rock and roll wrote: If only they would make a full face one (Activa), it would be the ultimate mask!

AMEN!

NeurosurgeryNP · Post by **NeurosurgeryNP** » Thu May 05, 2005 12:07 pm

Amen Too! I would die for the FF mask version. I would be first in line! Jen

rock and roll · Post by **rock and roll** » Thu May 05, 2005 12:31 pm

We would all be pushing and shoving

And yet they don't listen to us and give us one

User Opinions? who cares! · Post by **User Opinions? who cares!** » Thu May 05, 2005 12:45 pm

rock and roll wrote:We would all be pushing and shoving
And yet they don't listen to us and give us one

I (along with others) was scheduled to receive a test version of a new ResMed Swift but they decided they didn't need any user input so they cancelled the trial. Seems they aren't too keen on listening to us users.

WillSucceed · Post by **WillSucceed** » Thu May 05, 2005 3:07 pm

test version of a new ResMed Swift

Did I miss something? Is there a "new" version of the Swift in the works?

snork1 · Post by **snork1** » Thu May 05, 2005 8:17 pm

They were "tweaking" the Swift, either tooling or material. I was also lined up for doing a home trial and also told that they decided the change "didn't affect the user" and so cancelled the trial.

And for a MOMENT, I thought they were finally getting the idea about using home trials for useability to wring these things out before dumping them on the market.....like I was used to when I was designing consumer grade FDA controlled devices. The REQUIRED testing by the FDA ONLY checks for safety. In other industries, where the competition is tough, they ALSO use extensive home trials for USEABILITY before they roll out a new product or major revision.

It does make me suspicious about the home trials for CPAP interfaces EVER ACTUALLY happening.

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