Quattro FX - I'm Done!

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Bright Choice
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Re: Quattro FX - I'm Done!

Post by Bright Choice » Wed Jun 22, 2011 3:24 pm

I have the padacheek and think it works well but it seems cumbersome to take it off to clean the mask. I like to clean my mask daily but haven't been doing so because I don't want to bother with the liner. I just got some Remzzz's which I think are great. They don't tie onto the mask to cleaning is easier. I had not purchased any previously because I thought they were too expensive. I just got some from my DME who says they will be paid for by Medicare. That's great. I also think that they can be reused so that would make them less expensive as well. I agree with the comments about the hose management system. I just got a Hozer and don't know how I got along without it. I don't move much in bed at night but having the Hozer has made a big difference and yes, I also think it keeps the Q FX more stable. That plus the previous suggestion about letting the S9 "cooldown" blower fill the mask as you are putting it on is a really great suggestion. When it gets leaky I have also tried the suggestion about tilting it from nose to chin to have it refill while it is still on your face. That works sometimes, but the bummer is most often when it gets weird I have to get up out of bed to take it off and put it back on again.

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Mask: Mirage™ FX For Her Nasal CPAP Mask with Headgear
Humidifier: S9™ Series H5i™ Heated Humidifier with Climate Control
Additional Comments: S9 VPAP Adapt, CompSA, RLS/PLMD, Insomnia, started 12/30/10 Rescan 3.14

DadscreepyCPAPmask
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Re: Quattro FX - I'm Done!

Post by DadscreepyCPAPmask » Thu Jun 23, 2011 9:41 am

Well I have tried the Pad-a-cheek liner and anti-leak strap with the FX. Neither work well enough for me, so this mask is history and will be going back to my DME. I would like to say that "Karen" from Pad-A-Cheek is a wonderful person who really cares about her customers. Kudos to you KAREN! I really wished I could have tamed these leaks with her products

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Mask: Swift™ FX Nasal Pillow CPAP Mask with Headgear
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