09-14-2014, 08:36 AM
(This post was last modified: 09-14-2014, 08:45 AM by BarefootMostly.)
Change mask or not?
Using ResMed Activa for a few years now. My gripes are currently that it falls apart in the middle of the night a lot! Nothing broken on it just old I guess. I also don't like the red marks around my nose for the first few hours of the day. I never plan to leave the house till 11 am due to those.
Anyhow, I'm not even sure what size this mask is. How can I tell? I'll probably order a new one online. Any suggestions where to buy for a good price? Need headgear too. Had to sew velcro into mine as the old velcro didn't work anymore. I think I mentioned in my first post that my current insurance does not cover any supplies till I meet my deductible which isn't going to happen so I have to pay cash. The place I could go to if I met my deductible is so outrageously high on everything!!!
I need to do something really soon. Only slept about 4 hours last night from fidgeting with this thing I have now. Any suggestions would be welcome.
EDIT: I just found the template for fit at ResMed site.
RE: Change mask or not?
Hi BarefoofMostly
Well after years of use, yes I would replace the entire mask.
As your pressure is not that high, you could try some newer mask-designs which do not cause marks on the bridge of your nose.
Currently I am using both the ResMed AirFit P10 and AirFit N10. Both masks work really well for me, the N10 comes in when congested & the P10 feels awkward then.
You could order the masks from a vendor online that has a good return policy, or first try the masks out at your DME.
;-> gjw
RE: Change mask or not?
Hi BarefootMostly,
You should replace the whole mask since you've had that one for quite a while. There are lots of masks out there.
Good luck finding one that works well for you.
trish6hundred
RE: Change mask or not?
I am very fickle when it comes to masks, I have about a dozen different masks.
My favorite this month is the PR Wisp Nasal Mask. Very small, quick connect short hose, no marks on nose and it comes with a fit pack of Small Medium and Large cushions. That takes a lot of the guesswork out of sizing it.
RE: Change mask or not?
Take a look at the "ResMed FX for her" nasal pillow mask, if you like that mask send me a PM and maybe I can help you find a very very inexpensive mask, especially if you have no coverage for a mask.
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