CPAP Pro (no mask?)

Did a search on this here and didn't see anything on it. Has anyone used one yet? I think this has potential.

http://www.nomask.com/

You couldn't have searched very hard...I put nomask in the search and got 138 hits.

Here......just click on this link. It's a link to a search for "cpappro" (all one word).

It's had a pretty poor reputation.

viewtopic/t50311/search.php?keywords=cpappro


Den

As I have posted before, I think of the idea like this:

"Some CPAP patients don't like the mask headgear because it messes up their hair, makes marks on their face, etc. So someone had a bright idea to avoid these problems. Put the "headgear" in your mouth. Brilliant."

LSAT wrote:You couldn't have searched very hard...I put nomask in the search and got 138 hits.

To answer your question, no I didn't. I put in "CPAP Pro", didn't find what I was looking for and entered topic. Sorry if this took time out of your day.

Wulfman wrote:Here......just click on this link. It's a link to a search for "cpappro" (all one word).

It's had a pretty poor reputation.

viewtopic/t50311/search.php?keywords=cpappro


Den

Well, I took a look and I find the responses confusing and nothing, of course, definitive as to a yes or no. I was interested in it for the fact that when I sleep I move around and the straps on my head will stay in place on the pillow (as it were) and my head will rotate freely inside and thus the nasal mask shifts, etc, etc..
I could care less about my hair or marks on my face.
Thank you all for your help.

Hi gclausen,

I've been using the CPAP Pro mask for nearly a year. I have TMJ and mask straps gave me problems and caused my TMJ to act up, especially masks with straps behind the neck.

Anyway, here are the pros for this mask:
- no straps.
- lightweight.
- no pressure on your jaw.
- you can side sleep with a squishy pillow easily.

Cons:
- you need to follow the instructions for the boil-n-bite (BNB)mouthpiece exactly; getting it to fit your teeth is essential.
- it takes trial and error to get it all adjusted to your face/nares; be patient.
- you'll drool a lot at first until you get used to it.
- you can't tape your mouth shut with this mask.
- you need to be able to maintain a palatal tongue seal to prevent mouth leaking.
- you may need to trim the soft part of the BNB mouthpiece to prevent it from rubbing sores on your gums. You can trim it with curved scissors, but I found that using a soldering iron works better for rounding and smoothing rough edges.
- some people have experienced TMJ problems with this mask, and others have noted their teeth have moved around. I have not had a problem with either, but it depends on the person.

Other things to know:
- CPAP Pro will try to sell you a monthly maintenance/parts replacement contract. Don't fall for it. Parts will last much longer than they tell you if you keep them clean and store them properly. For example, the exhalation diffusers (green foamy things) will last six to nine months easily if you remove and wash them in mild soap and air dry them daily.

The nasal puffs will need replacing every three months, otherwise you'll start getting a lot of leaks. Wash them daily in mild soap and allow them to air dry.

The BNB mouthpiece can last up to nearly a year with care. I clean it daily with warm (not hot) water and and Efferdent tablet. I store it in a dental appliance case my dentist gave me. I do not store it attached to the rest of the mask.

The tubing can last six months to a year depending on your hose management. I use the HoZer and have it positioned at my knees. (When I am lying on my bed, the HoZer stand is under the mattress down where my knees are; typically, HoZer recommends placement near the head.) This allows the hose and tubing to stay off the bed entirely and allows me to turn over without getting tangled or stressing or kinking them.

Make sure you have the clamps tightened down tightly to prevent them from moving. You'll need two screwdrivers to do this well. And you can crank the clamps down on the tubing pretty tightly, too.

I take the entire mask apart and wash it well in mild soap once a week. At this point, I check the tubing for holes.

The cheapest place on the internet to buy parts is http://www.cpapxchange.com/. Our forum host does not presently carry replacement parts for this mask.

For what it's worth,
Lisa

viewtopic/t48304/Marks--CPAP-Pro-No-Mask-Thread.html

Here's my Journal on CPap Pro, I love it personally. Though, my description and use is very objective. Purchase at your own risk. It's not for everyone. And, the CPAPPRO has it's time and place in therapy, in my opinion.

Take care,


SG

SuperGeeky wrote:viewtopic/t48304/Marks--CPAP-Pro-No-Mask-Thread.html

Here's my Journal on CPap Pro, I love it personally. Though, my description and use is very objective. Purchase at your own risk. It's not for everyone. And, the CPAPPRO has it's time and place in therapy, in my opinion.

Take care,


SG

Thanks for the help, this is what I was looking for.

Awsome!! Questions, just PM me....


Take care,

SG