I loved my ResMed Mirage Swift II Nasal pillows now HATE it

[beth1954]

I was using my Resmed Mirage Swift II Nasal pillow mask religiously for about 2 months. This is the first time I have been compliant that long. All of a sudden I just can't keep the darned thing in place!!! It slips from my nose, the head gear just doesn't stay in place at all. I had to end up wearing a ponytail (which I hate sleeping in a ponytail) to try to keep the one strap in place, but I still can't keep it still. I just want to super glue it or something! I was just doing soooo good and now this. I don't get a good night's sleep because I am constantly adjusting. I ordered another type.......can't think of the exact name, but it's an LT or LX "for her" and I am hoping that is better. But I haven't put it together yet.

[nanwilson]

Hi
I have a solution for the slipping head gear..here is what most of us do..
put a bit of velcro the bumpy side not the smooth side on the inside of the back strap...I use 2 pieces. The velcro will grip your hair, but not rip or tear it..viola no more slipping. As to swift pillows, they only last a month or two. If you bought a new one you should have gotten 3 different sizes all you have to do is trade the unwa\nted sizes with other members. The thread is called THE GREAT PILLOW EXCHANGE, just do a search for it if its not up and being used. There are lots of trades going on and the swift is a popular mask so lots of availability on what you need.
Cheers
Nan

[beckah]

I used the Mirage Swift II several years ago (actually, it was my first Cpap mask) and really liked it. I moved on and began to try out other masks but recently decided to order a new Swift II. I could not keep a seal with it from the first night. Probably just my imagination, but the pillows seemed "mushier" than I remembered. Every time I changed positions, I lost the seal and the leak woke me up. I threw it in the closet and went back to the Hybrid.

[Janknitz]

Perhaps they are now manufacturing the Swift II pillows just like the LT and FX pillows--the inferior materials wear out in 1 - 2 months and it becomes nearly impossible to keep a good seal. You need to replace the pillows when that happens. Medicare and many insurers will pay for 2 sets of replacement pillows per month (of course you have a co-pay).

I would try a new set of pillows and see if that helps--I'm guessing it will.

[beth1954]

Thanks so much! That might be exactly what the problem is........the nasal pillows may be mushier than they were at first. That makes sense now that I think about it. I'm pretty sure I know where my other nasal pillows are........I'll look for them and then look for the Great Pillow Exchange!
Thank you so much!!

[Bibs]

Hi Beth. I have a question:
Are you cleaning your nasal pillows every morning, or evening before bed, and washing your face before bed?
I found that if I didn't do the above; my pillows would slip, and cause leakage.
I was using the Swift LT (http://www.resmed.com/us/products/swift ... c=patients) for 18 months-with no need for replacements, as long as I kept the pillows clean and free from oils from my face.
Recently I upgraded to the new Resmed nasal pillow: Resmed Swift Fx Nasal Pillow (http://www.resmed.com/us/products/swift ... c=patients) and I tell you; I cannot feel the thing, I can sleep on my side, and Im sure my S8 is pumping at lower pressures (Im due for a download to see if that is the case).

all the best

[CPAPARTY]

Hey Beth they tried to push that on me. The tech told if it hurt my nose try Vaseline. My Resmed Nose cup works great. Simple easy sleep great. I just wrote a terse letter to the doctor they must have a trip to Hawaii promotion to push that stuff.