Tolerating the Mask During the Summer
Tolerating the Mask During the Summer
I'm wondering what experiences people have with wearing a ffm during the heat of summer? I've been thinking about it a bit lately but it hasn't been too warm yet. Today I took a nap after work and had the air conditioner on plus a fan blowing in my face and couldn't tolerate the mask. Just too hot. Any ideas?
Re: Tolerating the Mask During the Summer
If you must use the FFM, I would recommend Remzzzs mask liners. They seem to help me with this, making the mask feel less plastic-y and absorbing perspiration. If you can experiment with other mask types, you might want to try what I came up with for my ultimate solution, which was to switch to the Nasal Aire II. It's a little tricky learning to use it, but it gets all that equipment off your face.
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| Mask: TAP PAP Nasal Pillow CPAP Mask with Improved Stability Mouthpiece |
| Additional Comments: S8 Elite II, TAP PAP, HumidAireH4i Heated Humidifier |
Re: Tolerating the Mask During the Summer
I was just going to suggest the Nasal Aire II.
I run a free test-drive for it, if you'd like to try the mask out. Check out my links below in my signature block, and PM me if you're interested.
Cheers,
Barbara
I run a free test-drive for it, if you'd like to try the mask out. Check out my links below in my signature block, and PM me if you're interested.
Cheers,
Barbara
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| Machine: PR System One REMStar 60 Series Auto CPAP Machine |
| Additional Comments: Started XPAP 04/20/07. APAP currently wide open 10-20. Consistent AHI 2.1. No flex. HH 3. Deluxe Chinstrap. |
I currently have a stash of Nasal Aire II cannulas in Small or Extra Small. Please PM me if you would like them. I'm interested in bartering for something strange and wonderful that I don't currently own. Or a Large size NAII cannula. 
Re: Tolerating the Mask During the Summer
I stopped using the humidifier in the summer. I wake kinda dry, but I couldnt take the humidity
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Re: Tolerating the Mask During the Summer
I don't have any problems with my mask in the summer.
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Re: Tolerating the Mask During the Summer
So far, no heat-related problems with aFFM. Overall comfort problems a much bigger concern, and a decentr air conditioner solved much of that problem. Proper humidity setting varies significantly with the weather. I need to devlop a table that relates weather conditions to proper humidity setting.
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