This video is to introduce people to the New Version Breeze Nasal Pillow System made by Puritan Bennett for use with a CPAP, BiPap, BiLevel, or Auto Adjusting CPAP machine to treat Sleep Apnea. More videos can be seen at www.cpap.com
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ResMed autoset vantage cpap machine -with-easy-breathe technology www.advanscpap.com
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This video discusses solutions to using a CPAP machine and Heated Humidifier and having water condensation in the hose. More videos can be seen at www.cpap.com.
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Comfort is inherent in the design of the Invacare Twilight Mask. Created with extensive patient input, the Twilight Mask offers innovative features that have made it preferred by patients. The Twilight Mask is intended for use with CPAP devices that produce pressures within the range of 3 to 20 cmH2O and have a standard 22 mm hose for connecting the unit to the mask. Solid mask shell design with a silicone nasal cushion. Patent pending design uses headgear as forehead support to reduce irritation and allow for distribution of pressure across a larger surface. Headgear attaches to forehead adjustment and with clips to two. Nasal cushions are available in 2 sizes: standard and large. Quiet 100% of patients tested rated this mask to be quieter than the mask they typically used2. Clips prevent the mask from unintentionally disconnecting while patient is sleeping. Latex Free. Main swivel quietly rotates 360 degrees. Tubing swivel is made of acetal, which prevents squeaking when rotated.
I’m using a BiPAP (not CPAP) for sleep apnea. I use a full mask that covers my nose and mouth. Does the BiPAP require a different kind of mask than a CPAP? Or will any mask work on both BiPAPs and CPAPs?
Thanks!
They are generally interchangeable. As a respiratory therapist who uses bipap, I have tried almost everything on the market. There was one made by res med that was new about 4 years ago that had an air seal. I can’t remember the name and I could not find it easily in a search. But it did not stay sealed well because of the inflating and the deflating. They may not make it anymore. I really would like to try the DReam Weaver mask for the next mask that I get. I guess I need to go to a conference to ask for a sample.
Bipap is much better than CPAP. I have been on Bipap for 7 years and have logged over22,500 hours. My machine broke. I was told on my last sleep study that I could use cpap now since my original problem other than the sleep apnea had resolved. I am borrowing a CPAP until my new machine is in. I am tired, cranky, waking up several times a night, dry mouth even with the heated humidifier which I do not use very often with the bipap, having symptoms of increased CO2 retention, and my lungs hurt. I am extremely compliant with the bipap and now the cpap, but I understand why people with CPAP can be non compliant. I guess I am just ranting.
My husband has sleep apnea and must use a CPAP machine. He struggles with the mask he has, it fits over just the nose and he has natural excess cartilage – it is becoming VERY uncomfortable. Do they make these masks that cover the mouth instead, or maybe cover both mouth and nose?
Yes they make different styles of masks. Check out respironics.com or resmed.com they are manufactors of masks and can give ya some ideas. Also contact your home care company who supplied the mask and machine. Insurance should cover 2 masks per year.
Although I wear cpap, I still wake up every two hours. I also awaken to find that I have ripped off my mask. Is my pressure to high? Can I reset it myself?
Hard to say. Could be you just need a different mask. Have a tried an Apap machine with variable pressure? That can make it more comfortable if you’re at high pressure. Plus it has the advantage of having software to help analyze you’re sleep patterns.
You’ll need to have you’re doctor prescribe the specific machine you want. That way the DME can’t give you whatever he has laying around.
www.cpaptalk.com is a great community for cpap users.
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