Hi there. I use an apap / cpap machine at 20cm pressure. I was told by one of two DME employees that my pressure setting was too much for nasal pillow head gear. The other employee thought it would be fine but was outvoted by the DME manager. The mask I use now leaks and is noisy (for me. might be fine for others. I have a short beard) and I would love to be able to go back to a nasal pillow like head gear like the old adam circuit.
In your experiences and opinion, is 20cm pressure too much for nasal pillows and if not what types of head gear have you tried ? I have read and registered for the product challenges but dont expect any immediate help from that.
Thanks all!
Nasal Pillows and Higher Pressures?
Nasal Pillows and Higher Pressures?
Respironics model 510 Auto Cpap w/ respironics heated humid. 14000 hrs as of Oct 23 2013
Swift LT / Comfort Gel Masks
Set to auto 10-20 cm/H2o setting.
Swift LT / Comfort Gel Masks
Set to auto 10-20 cm/H2o setting.
Re: Nasal Pillows and Higher Pressures?
I use the Swift LT on my APAP set from 16-20. It is manageable for me, but it doesn't go up to 20 very often. I too have a beard and mustache. I'd think it would be OK.
It did take a few days to get used to having the inside of my nose under pressure. It kind of inflates it.
It did take a few days to get used to having the inside of my nose under pressure. It kind of inflates it.
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Mask: Swift™ LT Nasal Pillow CPAP Mask with Headgear |
Additional Comments: titrated at 18, auto from 16-20. CMS 50D+ pulse oximeter |
Re: Nasal Pillows and Higher Pressures?
My settings are 10/25 on my Bipap Auto. I have been using the Swift Mirage II Nasal Pillow set up for several years. I also use the OptiLife Nasal Pillow set up.
Tell DME people to pound sand. Being as bottom line is that you are paying for the equipment buy what you want. Not what they want to sell to you!!!!
Tell DME people to pound sand. Being as bottom line is that you are paying for the equipment buy what you want. Not what they want to sell to you!!!!
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I need more Coffee&Old Bushmills!
"Without Truckdrivers America Stops!"
I'm not always wrong,but I'm not always right!
"Semper Fi"
Re: Nasal Pillows and Higher Pressures?
Thanks all. I went to the auction side and just scored a swift to try!
Respironics model 510 Auto Cpap w/ respironics heated humid. 14000 hrs as of Oct 23 2013
Swift LT / Comfort Gel Masks
Set to auto 10-20 cm/H2o setting.
Swift LT / Comfort Gel Masks
Set to auto 10-20 cm/H2o setting.