Since the Swift FX pillow headgear is the same as the Swift FX Nano headgear, can anyone think of a reason why the Nano could NOT be used with the Bella Loops? The connectors are the same.
Also, does anyone have a favorite nasal pillow sealer?
thanks, Jean
Use Swfit FX Bella loops with the FX Nano?
Use Swfit FX Bella loops with the FX Nano?
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Re: Use Swfit FX Bella loops with the FX Nano?
I found the Bella loops provided slightly more stability for the Nano, so, go for it.
I still found the mask less satisfactory than I had expected, and am returning it.
I still found the mask less satisfactory than I had expected, and am returning it.
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Re: Use Swfit FX Bella loops with the FX Nano?
I was able to successfully use the Bella Loops with the Nano. In fact it worked a lot better than I thought it would.
I tried several different combinations of gear when I was testing the Nano. Documented in the Nano Review thread.
The Loops themselves are a bit of a challenge because the fitting requires a bit of fine tuning but that wasn't anything different from using the nasal pillows with the Loops. Tiny adjustments for fit.
Also, do the final fitting for seal and comfort laying down in sleeping position...the same no matter if the pillows or the Nano cushion are used. The weight of the short hose when using the Loops does make a difference.
I was pleasantly surprised as to how well the Nano with the Bella Loops worked out but then again I had good luck with the Loops and the nasal pillow.
For seal with nasal pillows I would suggest the Lansinoh ointment. Just a tiny bit as it is a bit tacky. Don't use too much or body heat will melt it and pillows will slide all over your face...been there and done that myself.
I decided to keep the Nano. It is doable for me and there may be some time in the future where I couldn't use a nasal pillow...like maybe a big zit or something on/in my nostril.
I tried several different combinations of gear when I was testing the Nano. Documented in the Nano Review thread.
The Loops themselves are a bit of a challenge because the fitting requires a bit of fine tuning but that wasn't anything different from using the nasal pillows with the Loops. Tiny adjustments for fit.
Also, do the final fitting for seal and comfort laying down in sleeping position...the same no matter if the pillows or the Nano cushion are used. The weight of the short hose when using the Loops does make a difference.
I was pleasantly surprised as to how well the Nano with the Bella Loops worked out but then again I had good luck with the Loops and the nasal pillow.
For seal with nasal pillows I would suggest the Lansinoh ointment. Just a tiny bit as it is a bit tacky. Don't use too much or body heat will melt it and pillows will slide all over your face...been there and done that myself.
I decided to keep the Nano. It is doable for me and there may be some time in the future where I couldn't use a nasal pillow...like maybe a big zit or something on/in my nostril.
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