I have become a mask slut

Janknitz · Post by **Janknitz** » Fri Jan 07, 2011 3:48 pm

I sleep around!

I used to be a dedicated nasal pillow user, primarily the Swfit FX. Occasionally I would mix things up a bit a Swift LT.

But this recent URI has thrown me for a loop. During the worst of it, I could not sleep with a nasal pillow mask because of nasal congestion and coughing. I didn't get along with other masks, but I was forced to figure out how to wear my Quattro since that's the only way I could get ANY sleep. I came up with a fitting technique that seems to work really well (see my signature line below) and actually got quite comfy with the Quattro.

I thought it would only be for a few nights until I could get cleared up enough to go back to my beloved nasal pillows, but to my surprise I still cannot tolerate them. The tissues in and around my nose are still quite swollen and irritated and the nasal pillows are actually painful right now. I have had to re-start doing saline spray and using Lanisoh to soothe the sore tissues and heal everything up.

Meanwhile, I got tired of the Quattro because even well-fit it leaks often. I decided to apply the same fitting technique to a Mirage Micro, and viola! I can wear that too, without tearing up my nose. It's quite comfy, except that the bottom strap tends to ride up and fold my earlobe. I have to figure out a solution to that.

So now I have 4 masks that I can wear. I can sleep with whichever one sounds good when I go to bed--they are all set up and ready to go. It feels a bit like polygamy , but it's nice to have so many choices.

Julie · Post by **Julie** » Fri Jan 07, 2011 3:51 pm

But do they expect you to pay for their meals?

LinkC · Post by **LinkC** » Fri Jan 07, 2011 4:00 pm

Sure! You always buy 'em dinner first....

(Some of us have to get our mask drunk before it will sleep with us!)

kteague · Post by **kteague** » Fri Jan 07, 2011 4:05 pm

LinkC wrote:Some of us have to get our mask drunk before it will sleep with us!

Or the other way around.

sister · Post by **sister** » Fri Jan 07, 2011 4:18 pm

Hi Jan, Congratulations!! I am so glad for you.
It's so nice to be able to use several masks.
Have a great night and I'm so glad that you are feeling better.

Bones · Post by **Bones** » Fri Jan 07, 2011 4:23 pm

Janknitz wrote:So now I have 4 masks that I can wear. I can sleep with whichever one sounds good when I go to bed--they are all set up and ready to go. It feels a bit like polygamy , but it's nice to have so many choices.

Well with only 4, I'd have to say you are a relative "mask virgin".

Janknitz · Post by **Janknitz** » Fri Jan 07, 2011 4:26 pm

Well with only 4, I'd have to say you are a relative "mask virgin".

Naw, I've slept with many more. These are just my favorites. Sort of like Hugh Hefner and those "Girls Next door".

mayondair · Post by **mayondair** » Fri Jan 07, 2011 5:07 pm

I'm jealous, only have 2, will have to shop around more

nyelement · Post by **nyelement** » Sat Jan 08, 2011 9:12 pm

I"m just a one "mask" man

DreamOn · Post by **DreamOn** » Sat Jan 08, 2011 9:39 pm

I can so relate to this thread! I have an underbed box filled with masks that "didn't work out" for one reason or another. I usually use a nasal pillows mask (most often the AEIOMed Headrest), but I have been known to keep company with full-face and nasal masks as well. I periodically go through my box and try them again. Variety can be good when it comes to masks!

kempo · Post by **kempo** » Sat Jan 08, 2011 10:28 pm

I have never cheated on my FX pillow mask!

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