Has anyone had success with the Respironics comfort curve. It sounds very promising and my friend has really been having a hard time finding the right fit. The mask is falling off in the middle of the night and he is waking up in a sweat. I am very worried about him and would really appreciate some advice. THANKS!
Respironics Comfort Curve
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Perhaps your friend can find a "fix" within some of those topics that will make the CC work better for him. I could never get it to work right for me, but some people have.
He might have better success with a ResMed Swift if he is willing to try "nasal pillows".
If he wants to stick with a small over-the-nose interface, he should try the ComfortLite 2 (gotta have "2" in the name) mask, and get the nasal pillows and the "simple cushion" for it. He might need to add a homemade strap across the "simple cushion" to keep it from leaking if he tosses and turns much.
Perhaps your friend can find a "fix" within some of those topics that will make the CC work better for him. I could never get it to work right for me, but some people have.
He might have better success with a ResMed Swift if he is willing to try "nasal pillows".
If he wants to stick with a small over-the-nose interface, he should try the ComfortLite 2 (gotta have "2" in the name) mask, and get the nasal pillows and the "simple cushion" for it. He might need to add a homemade strap across the "simple cushion" to keep it from leaking if he tosses and turns much.
Comfort Curve
I have been using the Comfort Curve since October and I really like it. I have used 4 or 5 masks in the past and this is my favorite so far.
I do, however, sleep on my back because my Rheumatoid Arthritis causes me pain in any other position. I don't move very much at all either. I don't know if this would be a good mask for a side sleeper or someone who moves a lot.
My Provider allows me to rent a mask for a couple of weeks before I buy it. If your friend could do that it would be helpful.
I do, however, sleep on my back because my Rheumatoid Arthritis causes me pain in any other position. I don't move very much at all either. I don't know if this would be a good mask for a side sleeper or someone who moves a lot.
My Provider allows me to rent a mask for a couple of weeks before I buy it. If your friend could do that it would be helpful.
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I was diagnosed 10 years ago with severe OSA. I have used four different kinds of masks, including recently the Comfort Curve. It has generally been problematic for me. I think people who sleep on their back will likely find it satisfactory. However, when I turned on my side, I almost always had mask leakage problems. Also, I noticed that it seemed to work better the first few hours of each night, but in the early morning hours, it seemed to me the cushion became more limp and would not hold a seal as well.
For the last few nights, I have been using the ComfortLite 2. I have been quite pleased with the initial performance. The mask can be adjusted in almost every conceivable way. It was easy for me to get a good seal with the nasal cushions, and that adjustment has been good for the nights following. There has been no fiddling around each night trying to get it to seal. It has worked great sleeping on either the back or side. The swivel at the top is kind of clunky, but it is not bad.
From the reviews I have read and my own experience with the Comfort Curve and the ComfortLIte 2, I think the latter will become a best seller and the former will eventually fade into obscurity.
For the last few nights, I have been using the ComfortLite 2. I have been quite pleased with the initial performance. The mask can be adjusted in almost every conceivable way. It was easy for me to get a good seal with the nasal cushions, and that adjustment has been good for the nights following. There has been no fiddling around each night trying to get it to seal. It has worked great sleeping on either the back or side. The swivel at the top is kind of clunky, but it is not bad.
From the reviews I have read and my own experience with the Comfort Curve and the ComfortLIte 2, I think the latter will become a best seller and the former will eventually fade into obscurity.
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