Other comfortable Nasal Masks besides Activa? (no nare)

mrammell · Post by **mrammell** » Sun Mar 25, 2007 3:19 pm

I don't like nare inserts such as my Swift, etc. I've liked the Activa due to very soft material and not having to cinch it on very tight, but the bulk of it is a bit much; but frankly the Activa has saved me, but I wonder if there is another nasal mask that is comfortable and not so big? The grass is always greener....

Jim Bassett · Post by **Jim Bassett** » Sun Mar 25, 2007 4:17 pm

What you're looking for is the Soyala nasal. It almost leak proof, quiet, and light. Also comfortable and easy to adjust. The price is right also.
Jim

Goofproof · Post by **Goofproof** » Sun Mar 25, 2007 4:23 pm

I have the best luck with the ComfortGel, I tried the Activa, didn't like the headgear riding up until the mask leaked. So I went back. Jim

rested gal · Post by **rested gal** » Sun Mar 25, 2007 7:04 pm

Puritan Bennett DreamFit nasal mask (not the "Dreamseal" attachment for the Breeze) or the Soyala nasal mask would be my choices if I were not going to use any nasal pillows interface.

bdp522 · Post by **bdp522** » Sun Mar 25, 2007 7:06 pm

I have used the CL2 with the simple cushion with success. It just covers the tip of your nose.

Brenda

Snoredog · Post by **Snoredog** » Sun Mar 25, 2007 7:35 pm

My order of choice for nasal:

1. Soyala nasal - light, silent, comfortable, seals great
2. UltraMirageII - light, comfortable, seals good, bit more noisy
3. ComfortGel - light, comfortable, seals good even more noisy, don't like the ball clips.

hrc54 · Post by **hrc54** » Sun Mar 25, 2007 9:44 pm

Rested Gal-

What is difference between DreamFit & DreamSeal? They look like the same on cpap.com website.

Thanks-Bob

blarg · Post by **blarg** » Sun Mar 25, 2007 11:40 pm

Rested Gal is trying to point out the difference between:

DreamFit, a nasal mask.
DreamSeal, an attachement for the Breeze system.

I haven't tried either of those, but I'd recommend a Soyala.

rested gal · Post by **rested gal** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 1:02 am

blarg wrote:Rested Gal is trying to point out the difference between:

DreamFit, a nasal mask.
DreamSeal, an attachement for the Breeze system.

Right. Just as blarg said.

Besides using a more stable, comfortable (imho) type of headgear (straps), the DreamFit has a bellows section between the cushion and the front of the mask. The accordian-like bellows allows the DreamFit's cushion to get shoved sideways, yet still maintain a good angle to the face and a good seal.

https://www.cpap.com/viewImage.php?PNum ... atures.jpg

As with any interface that has a connector hose routed up toward top of the head, it helps to hang the main air hose higher overhead...from the headboard or wall. Lets the wearer be like a fish on the end of a slack line, able to turn over easily underneath without the main air hose tugging at the headgear or the mask.

LINKS to Hose hangers and methods of managing the air hose
viewtopic.php?t=10640

Niteair · Post by **Niteair** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 7:21 am

I have been using the DreamFit mask for about 2 months now and find that is very stable, provides a good seal no matter how much I move during the night.
It has lots of adjustments to insure a good fit. I like it as much as my Activa.
I use the large, and this seems to be a little smaller than other masks that I have that are also large, but it works Ok for me.

Vader · Post by **Vader** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 8:09 am

[quote="mrammell"]I don't like nare inserts such as my Swift, etc. I've liked the Activa due to very soft material and not having to cinch it on very tight, but the bulk of it is a bit much; but frankly the Activa has saved me, but I wonder if there is another nasal mask that is comfortable and not so big? The grass is always greener....
quote]

I'll chime in with the others and highly recommend the Soyala nasal mask ( not the full face version!)

Other comfortable Nasal Masks besides Activa? (no nare)

Other comfortable Nasal Masks besides Activa? (no nare)

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