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Re: Newbie question, I use the Comfortlite 2 mask.
Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2009 6:21 am
by mindy
Another thought ... where we live can make a difference, too: temperature, humidity, etc.
I'm sorry I probably sound like a broken record about the heated hose (no, I don't have any financial interest in them!). It did, however fix the noseful of water I used to get with my CL2 once the temp started going down. Air didn't feel cold at that point. No guarantees that will work for anyone else!!!
Mindy
Re: Newbie question, I use the Comfortlite 2 mask.
Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2009 8:35 pm
by Bret L.
WOW, I am impressed. I ordered the Mirage Swift II, a new performance hose, a new humidifier hose and another snuggle hose from CPAP.com yesterday. A little while later I received an email that my order had shipped. I came home tonight and my order was here. 24 hours after I ordered and it's at my house. Man that's service. I just watched the DVD that came with the Swift and I'm going to try it out tomorrow night.
CPAP.com is GREAT!!!
Re: Newbie question, I use the Comfortlite 2 mask.
Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2009 9:58 pm
by JoyD.
birdshell wrote: When I used the CL 2, I tied the leg of an ACTUAL PAIR of PANTYHOSE around the twist tube and then behind my head. It stayed on the mask until I wanted to wash everything and then, since it had only been done with a flat knot, was easily removed. It provided a great deal more stability for me, as a side sleeper.
(BTW, sleeping on the side is better than sleeping on the back for preventing apneas. Pressure needs can increase a great deal on the back. Sleeping in the prone position may or may not be bad--I don't know about that.)
I also used twist ties to keep the metal shaping strips in place and the cushion connected to the hard plastic with medical tape. I also coated the direct seal ever so lightly with lanolin each night to help seal "micro-leaks".
Those fixes can be found on the previously mentioned Lab Rat Awards.
Just last night, I finally tried the Fishing Line fix (similar to the twist tie fix). I temporarily used some heavy duty button thread (will have to replace this with something waterproof soon) . . . WOW! It curves the pillows into more of an angle that fit into the entry of the nostrils at just the right angle. WHAT A DIFFERENCE! No "during the night" tweaks or rearrangements of the nasal pillows - or - leaking. Now the Nasal Pillows work perfectly with no moving around during the night! I'm keeping this one! . . . . .
I also tied a thin ribbon of fleece around the base of the "angle adjustment apparatus" on the mask tubing; the fleece strip around it (tied in a knot) holds it tight and secure so it no longer "wiggles". And I found that I didn't have to use the tights tie anymore because both the "fishing line fix" along with steadying up the "angle adjustment on the mask tube" kept the pillows in place so well. No movement when I tossed from side to side during the night. The good thing about both these fixes is that you don't have to re-do it every night; they are permanent.
Joy
Re: Newbie question, I use the Comfortlite 2 mask.
Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2009 7:32 pm
by Bret L.
Patrick A wrote:Bret
I used the comfort mask didn't like I now use the Swift Mirage II I like it very much.
Thank you for recommending this mask. It is exactly what I was looking for. Almost a week now and I'm feeling better, getting more air into me, and no leaks or condensation! I've tried with, without the humidifier, on and off and dry! AND I'm sleeping all night again.
I also hooked my hose to the headboard like Rested Gal mentioned. I'm a happy APNEA patient again!!
Thank's to everyone for their help!!