Reviews on AirFit

First off, I didn't know till now this mask comes as a FF, nasal, and pillows. My question to you all is why is the AirFit so popular? What makes it so different? The aloha was the big haha for quite a while.

Starlette

Starlette wrote:First off, I didn't know till now this mask comes as a FF, nasal, and pillows. My question to you all is why is the AirFit so popular? What makes it so different? The aloha was the big haha for quite a while.

Starlette

newest revisions, most improvements?

the p10 is the only one I've got experience with, and it's the smallest lightest least obtrusive pillow mask out there, I'm not sure how it could be made much more minimalistic, one strap, not even room for a swivel on the mask, not that it really needs it the hose is so flexible, and the diffused vent is quite nice. I put one on my bedmate because the cold blast from his old mirage swift would give me shivers!

About the F10, the headgear is very nice--best I've used so far. Also, the cushion is improved over its predecessors. The vent is quieter. As Palerider said, it is very lightweight and minimalistic.

Airfit is just a mask sub-brand name from ResMed and they come in three versions - P for Pillows, N for nasal and F for FFM. They are all light and very well designed to be minimal. I use the P10 almost all the time and the F10 if I'm very heavily congested.

Starlette wrote:First off, I didn't know till now this mask comes as a FF, nasal, and pillows. My question to you all is why is the AirFit so popular? What makes it so different? The aloha was the big haha for quite a while.

Starlette

I think the main feature of the AirFit line is the minimalistic designs. I use the P10 & my hubby uses the F10. Both are wonderful masks with less in the way of straps, etc. & less as far as exhalation exhaust too. In order to really get the 'feel' of these masks you need to try one. I encourage you to give one a try & see for yourself if it works for you. Now remember these masks may not work for you, they don't work for everyone. We all have different facial structure, so this mask may or may not fit you. If it fits you, then you can see the difference, if it doesn't fit, cpap.com is offering a 30 day trial with free refund.

Jen

There have been a few threads about the various Airfit series. Here are a few sundry ones:

viewtopic/t98061/Airfit-F10-Review.html

viewtopic.php?t=95164&start=45

viewtopic.php?t=97534&start=15

For more, type the phrase site:CPAPtalk.com AirFit review into your internet browser search window, like IE, Firefox or whatever. Google works good as does Duckduckgo.

M'ohms wrote:About the F10, the headgear is very nice--best I've used so far. Also, the cushion is improved over its predecessors. The vent is quieter. As Palerider said, it is very lightweight and minimalistic.

*woops* I meant P10... damn fingers!

I haven't actually seen the f10. (fixed the post to avoid future confusion)

I use the P10. Reasons: (1) more diffuse venting (no stream of air to wake me or my partner) and (2) if the mask slips during the night, the straps are so simple fixing it doesn't fully wake me up.

At first I thought that (2) was a disadvantage - the straps can be too tight for some people when you first get the mask.

Nick Danger wrote:I use the P10. Reasons: (1) more diffuse venting (no stream of air to wake me or my partner) and (2) if the mask slips during the night, the straps are so simple fixing it doesn't fully wake me up.

At first I thought that (2) was a disadvantage - the straps can be too tight for some people when you first get the mask.

I had to hot water shrink mine the other day, it was getting a bit loose, after a couple months of use.

Does anyone know if the sizing of full face AirFits is the same as the Quattro? It would be convenient to know that S, M, L are the same if you want to try the other line.

PST wrote:Does anyone know if the sizing of full face AirFits is the same as the Quattro? It would be convenient to know that S, M, L are the same if you want to try the other line.

there are sizing guides on the resmed site, you can compare them if nobody answers.

I only started my CPAP therapy last week, and the F10 is the only mask I have used thus far unless you count the full face mask I used during my sleep study. I can say that the F10 is light with a very nice design. The headgear is nice and comfortable. My wife says that both the mask and machine are quiet and do not disturb her sleep. In fact, the only minor quibble I have with the mask (and this might be common to all masks) is that the venting from the elbow can be a bit loud if you aim it at something nearby.

When I manage to get a copy of my prescription, I'll be ordering a P10 of N10 so that I can try them out. When I do I'll happily give my impressions.

PST wrote:Does anyone know if the sizing of full face AirFits is the same as the Quattro? It would be convenient to know that S, M, L are the same if you want to try the other line.

Additionally, you may find that the shape of the fit to be different among different mask.

Although I liked the Airfit F10, with an inhale pressure of 16, I had a hard time getting the mask to seal. I switch over to a different mask that contoured my face better. Even though it was heavier, it worked out better for me.

I like my AirFit P10, my only complaint is that the headgear eventually stretches out. Even washing it, doesn't help much.

PST wrote:Does anyone know if the sizing of full face AirFits is the same as the Quattro? It would be convenient to know that S, M, L are the same if you want to try the other line.

The sizing of Quattro Air and F10 is the same; in fact they use the same cushion. I don't know about the difference between Quattro and F10.