Mask suggestions for active sleeper with chin-dropping problem and higher pressures
Mask suggestions for active sleeper with chin-dropping problem and higher pressures
Can anyone recommend a nasal mask that works well under all these conditions:
1. Handles pressures up to 18 without undue noise or leakage.
2. Functions well with a chin strap or cervical collar for a person whose chin consistently drops when sleeping.
3. Allows the patient to move back and forth from back to side position repeatedly without undue leaking.
I know that how a mask fits is going to vary from one person to another, but it would be nice to start with knowing that at least someone was able to meet all the conditions in one mask!
1. Handles pressures up to 18 without undue noise or leakage.
2. Functions well with a chin strap or cervical collar for a person whose chin consistently drops when sleeping.
3. Allows the patient to move back and forth from back to side position repeatedly without undue leaking.
I know that how a mask fits is going to vary from one person to another, but it would be nice to start with knowing that at least someone was able to meet all the conditions in one mask!
_________________
Machine: DreamStation BiPAP® Auto Machine |
Mask: Mirage Quattro™ Full Face CPAP Mask with Headgear |
Humidifier: DreamStation Heated Humidifier |
Re: Mask suggestions for active sleeper with chin-dropping problem and higher pressures
The amara veiw works fine with a collar, allows me to move around from stomach to sides and also can handle it when my pressure goes to my max every so often when I end up on my back.
_________________
Machine: DreamStation Auto CPAP Machine |
Mask: Amara View Full Face CPAP Mask with Headgear |
Humidifier: DreamStation Heated Humidifier |
Emily ~ happily married mom to 4
Using CPAP since 3.21.18 pressure 12.5-18
Using CPAP since 3.21.18 pressure 12.5-18
Re: Mask suggestions for active sleeper with chin-dropping problem and higher pressures
The Airfit P10 works great at higher pressures ...and all the rest on your list... Most nights I hit up to 17-20
_________________
Mask: AirFit™ P10 Nasal Pillow CPAP Mask with Headgear |
Additional Comments: ResMed S9 VPAP ST |
Re: Mask suggestions for active sleeper with chin-dropping problem and higher pressures
I use the Amara View up to pressures of 25 with minimal leaks and sleep on my side. Best one I have found yet. Will be trying Dreamware full face next.
_________________
Machine: DreamStation BiPAP® Auto Machine |
Mask: Amara View Full Face CPAP Mask with Headgear |
Humidifier: DreamStation Heated Humidifier |
Additional Comments: 21/25 PS3 A work in progress. |
Neicy
Non-treated AHI = 29 non-REM, 55 REM
Diagnosed Nov. 2011
Started CPAP Jan. 25, 2012
Non-treated AHI = 29 non-REM, 55 REM
Diagnosed Nov. 2011
Started CPAP Jan. 25, 2012
-
- Posts: 517
- Joined: Wed Jun 14, 2017 9:07 am
Re: Mask suggestions for active sleeper with chin-dropping problem and higher pressures
I've had a lot of success with the ultimate chin strap.
_________________
Machine: ResMed AirSense™ 10 AutoSet™ CPAP Machine with HumidAir™ Heated Humidifier |
Mask: AirFit™ N30i Nasal CPAP Mask with Headgear Starter Pack |
Instead of Sleep apnea it should be called "Sleep deprivation, starving of oxygen, being poisoned by high CO2 levels, damaging the body and brain while it's supposed to be healing so that you constantly get worse and can never get healthy Apnea"
-
- Posts: 1739
- Joined: Mon Mar 27, 2017 5:45 pm
- Location: Central Virginia
Re: Mask suggestions for active sleeper with chin-dropping problem and higher pressures
Doesn't that leak when you use it as a mask though?nicholasjh1 wrote: ↑Tue May 29, 2018 11:21 amI've had a lot of success with the ultimate chin strap.
_________________
Machine: ResMed AirSense™ 10 AutoSet™ CPAP Machine with HumidAir™ Heated Humidifier |
Mask: AirFit™ P10 Nasal Pillow CPAP Mask with Headgear |
Additional Comments: ClimateLineAir Heated Tube & Sleepyhead software |
Please visit our sponsor, CPAP.com at https://www.cpap.com/ for all your CPAP needs.
-
- Posts: 517
- Joined: Wed Jun 14, 2017 9:07 am
Re: Mask suggestions for active sleeper with chin-dropping problem and higher pressures
haha, it's just good with Nasal, It's the only thing that's stopped slow leak for me (it covers the mouth. ) without being painful and annoying (tape.) and you can adjust the chin part just right as well.prodigyplace wrote: ↑Tue May 29, 2018 11:28 amDoesn't that leak when you use it as a mask though?nicholasjh1 wrote: ↑Tue May 29, 2018 11:21 amI've had a lot of success with the ultimate chin strap.
_________________
Machine: ResMed AirSense™ 10 AutoSet™ CPAP Machine with HumidAir™ Heated Humidifier |
Mask: AirFit™ N30i Nasal CPAP Mask with Headgear Starter Pack |
Instead of Sleep apnea it should be called "Sleep deprivation, starving of oxygen, being poisoned by high CO2 levels, damaging the body and brain while it's supposed to be healing so that you constantly get worse and can never get healthy Apnea"
-
- Posts: 1739
- Joined: Mon Mar 27, 2017 5:45 pm
- Location: Central Virginia
Re: Mask suggestions for active sleeper with chin-dropping problem and higher pressures
Just verifying since the subject was defined as mask suggestions.nicholasjh1 wrote: ↑Tue May 29, 2018 11:51 amhaha, it's just good with Nasal, It's the only thing that's stopped slow leak for me (it covers the mouth. ) without being painful and annoying (tape.) and you can adjust the chin part just right as well.prodigyplace wrote: ↑Tue May 29, 2018 11:28 amDoesn't that leak when you use it as a mask though?nicholasjh1 wrote: ↑Tue May 29, 2018 11:21 amI've had a lot of success with the ultimate chin strap.
_________________
Machine: ResMed AirSense™ 10 AutoSet™ CPAP Machine with HumidAir™ Heated Humidifier |
Mask: AirFit™ P10 Nasal Pillow CPAP Mask with Headgear |
Additional Comments: ClimateLineAir Heated Tube & Sleepyhead software |
Please visit our sponsor, CPAP.com at https://www.cpap.com/ for all your CPAP needs.
Re: Mask suggestions for active sleeper with chin-dropping problem and higher pressures
I checked out their video and that does look like it just might be effective for my situation. Expensive for such a simple little thing, but that seems to be the case with anything related to medical. I do hope to be able to use a nasal mask with it, and it looks like that should work fine.nicholasjh1 wrote: ↑Tue May 29, 2018 11:21 amI've had a lot of success with the ultimate chin strap.
On the manufacturer's video, I noticed his recommendation of using a memory foam pillow, whether his or your own. I need to buy new pillows anyway, and that change might also make the problem of moving from back sleeping to side sleeping less of a problem.
_________________
Machine: DreamStation BiPAP® Auto Machine |
Mask: Mirage Quattro™ Full Face CPAP Mask with Headgear |
Humidifier: DreamStation Heated Humidifier |
Re: Mask suggestions for active sleeper with chin-dropping problem and higher pressures
prodigyplace wrote: ↑Tue May 29, 2018 12:06 pmJust verifying since the subject was defined as mask suggestions.
LOL. Well, as it turns out, I also asked for chin strap suggestions in another recent thread, so the suggestion was appreciated no matter where it landed.
With everyone's help, I'll hopefully end up in a better place than in the mess where I started. Still had an AHI of 25+ again last night. Around 25 days or so on this thing now.
_________________
Machine: DreamStation BiPAP® Auto Machine |
Mask: Mirage Quattro™ Full Face CPAP Mask with Headgear |
Humidifier: DreamStation Heated Humidifier |