Something I thought of today related to AHI #'s

ozij · Post by **ozij** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 10:30 pm

I agree with loolvr:
You have to find a mask that will let you give yourself higher pressure so you get proper treatment.

O.

Barb (Seattle) · Post by **Barb (Seattle)** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 11:02 pm

Sleepless on LI wrote:You and Grabraham with the most adorable icons! I wish you guys could add to our selection on this site. Not enough to choose from. That one was adorable!

I just went on a websearch (smiley's) and saved 'em to photobucket to use in posts. It's a little time-consuming, but they're fun

this is one of my favorites, and might fit in here LOL

Barb (Seattle) · Post by **Barb (Seattle)** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 11:09 pm

[quote="loonlvr"]Barb, that comfortfull kind has a bad rep in here. I use a Ultra Mirage, very nice mask. I also had an high AHI, and run a pressure of 12-18 on my auto with few leaks. You may have to try some other masks, as I think your pressure may have to be raised. Just a thought.

Barb (Seattle) · Post by **Barb (Seattle)** » Sat Sep 24, 2005 5:52 am

I've tried the Ultra Mirage AND the ComfortFull. What other masks are there? I could go back to my nasal mask, but then I'd have issues with congestion...again. Not ready to jump back into THAT disaster. Yes, I tried everything...Flonase (massive allergic reaction) Nasacort (didn't work) Saline spray (didn't work). All the other "corts" LOL This would be great!!! (quoted from another thread) I went to the website and didn't see anything about this though)

It may be of some interest to some of you to hear that a company called "Sleep Net" (http://www.sleep-net.com) is working on releasing a new FF gel mask sometime in October or November. This mask will be very flexible and form itself to the user's face. I am looking forward to finding out more about it. If anyone knows anything else about this mask don't keep it a secret

loonlvr · Post by **loonlvr** » Sat Sep 24, 2005 7:18 am

I also use the Fisher Paykel hc431. It fits under the chin and is very comfortable. I'd suggest trying that one. Very nice FF mask.

Barb (Seattle) · Post by **Barb (Seattle)** » Sat Sep 24, 2005 8:58 am

Cool..I'll go check it out..wonder how many FF masks there ARE out there that I don't know about.

loonlvr · Post by **loonlvr** » Sat Sep 24, 2005 9:09 am

Well, don't know. I used the comfortfull for a year before I started on the Ultra mirage. Then got the FP. Its good to have a few masks to alternate as they each have different pressure points.Happy hunting.

Barb (Seattle) · Post by **Barb (Seattle)** » Sat Sep 24, 2005 2:16 pm

[quote="loonlvr"]I also use the Fisher Paykel hc431. It fits under the chin and is very comfortable. I'd suggest trying that one. Very nice FF mask.

Sleepless on LI · Post by **Sleepless on LI** » Sat Sep 24, 2005 2:39 pm

Barb,

Here you go, F&P Flexfit 431.

http://www.fphcare.com/osa/FlexiFit431.asp