I am in the process of purchasing a cpap machine and am interested in learning about the different masks etc. I have heard about the cpap pro that has a mouth piece rather than straps. Anyone feedback would be appreciated with i am planning on purcahsing the Elite 7 with humidifier i believe it is a ResMed product but really looking for comments on cpap pro mask.
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sir_cumference
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Dear jcsokasy
This forum has lots of info on lots of different masks and machines, you can get an idea of whats available from cpap.com
However, I always advise people to look at an APAP machine for their first machine rather than a straight CPAP machine like the S7. I know they are a bit more expensive, but they are so much more responsive and adjust to your ever changing needs. For example, my CPAP pressure was given at 7.6 - but I really struggled with CPAP. Then I got the Resmed autoset spirit and found that my pressure ranges from 7.4 to 8.9!! Some nights I need a lot more and some a lot less. CPAP cannot cope with this range, whereas APAP is designed to meet it.
I don't know about mouth breathing masks as I use nasal pillows which I have found very easy to use right from the start. So, if you're looking at buying a machine, look very seriously at APAP.
sir_cumference
This forum has lots of info on lots of different masks and machines, you can get an idea of whats available from cpap.com
However, I always advise people to look at an APAP machine for their first machine rather than a straight CPAP machine like the S7. I know they are a bit more expensive, but they are so much more responsive and adjust to your ever changing needs. For example, my CPAP pressure was given at 7.6 - but I really struggled with CPAP. Then I got the Resmed autoset spirit and found that my pressure ranges from 7.4 to 8.9!! Some nights I need a lot more and some a lot less. CPAP cannot cope with this range, whereas APAP is designed to meet it.
I don't know about mouth breathing masks as I use nasal pillows which I have found very easy to use right from the start. So, if you're looking at buying a machine, look very seriously at APAP.
sir_cumference
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