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by stormchaser2
Sun Sep 19, 2010 12:44 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How often do you replace your hose?
Replies: 18
Views: 8421

Re: How often do you replace your hose?

I replace all my cpap supplies including the hoses once every six months as recommended by my supplier. The only item i replace more often is the disposable filters. That has worked well for me.
by stormchaser2
Sun Aug 08, 2010 1:19 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Swift LT vs Swift LT For Her
Replies: 7
Views: 1961

Re: Swift LT vs Swift LT For Her

As a male Swift LT user, i do not see any significant difference on the two nasal pillows besides cosmetic. and looks. They both in my opinion would achieve identical results.
by stormchaser2
Sun Aug 08, 2010 1:12 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Nasal Pillows
Replies: 11
Views: 1995

Re: Nasal Pillows

I have used the cpap system for about 6 years. Have used full face, nasal masks, and nasal pillows. By far the nasal pillow system has worked best for me. I am presently using the ResMed Swift LT, best one so far. Very comfortable, easy to adjust, does not move much during the night. I was using the...
by stormchaser2
Fri Jul 23, 2010 11:06 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Comments please-res med swift lt
Replies: 5
Views: 1387

Re: Comments please-res med swift lt

Thanks to all of you fellow cpap users that made a comment on the Swift Lt nasal pillow systems. Everything i read was good, and so far is a good fit for me(3 days), after using the Mirage Swift for years, this one (Swift Lt) is a better fit.
by stormchaser2
Thu Jul 22, 2010 11:15 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Comments please-res med swift lt
Replies: 5
Views: 1387

Comments please-res med swift lt

I have used cpap for about 6 years. Most of my success has been with nasal pillows. I used the mirage swift for about 5 years with great success. Recently the mirage swift does not feel comfortable. Tried a nasal mask, soft gel, was not a good fit, felt bulky. Went back to nasal pillows. this time r...
by stormchaser2
Thu Jul 22, 2010 11:09 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: ALL Nasal Pillow Mask Users....I have a question
Replies: 3
Views: 965

Re: ALL Nasal Pillow Mask Users....I have a question

I have used cpap for about 6 years. I tried the full face mask, could not use it was a bad fit for me. So i tried the nasal pillow system, the mirage swift, great fit for about 5 years. The last six months i have had problems with the mirage swift. primarily feeling uncomfortable , the head gear. So...
by stormchaser2
Sun Jul 11, 2010 11:36 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Best detergent for cleaning mask/tubing?
Replies: 24
Views: 32408

Re: Best detergent for cleaning mask/tubing?

Ivory dish soap works fine for me, even with having allergies, classic scent has not been a problem, unscented may be best for others.Not sure if you can find ivory unscented.
by stormchaser2
Sat Jul 10, 2010 11:26 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Any thoughts or ideas?
Replies: 7
Views: 1690

Re: Any thoughts or ideas?

Thanks for all the replies ive read. I will be a little more specific this time. I have used cpap for about 6 years. Tried full face mask, dont remember the brand or style, but found it to be closterphobic, could not use. Tried nasal pillows system from res med, great for about 5 years. For the last...
by stormchaser2
Thu Jul 08, 2010 11:57 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Any thoughts or ideas?
Replies: 7
Views: 1690

Any thoughts or ideas?

I have used cpap for about 6 years. I have tried a full face mask and could not use it due to the feeling of being closterphobic. I then tried the nasal pillow system and found one that worked for me. The last six months or so, the nasal pillow system i have used for years, now feels uncomfortable, ...