That dang hose ... insert a few "colorful" words ... gets the best of me.
So I thought I would try an over the head like the DreamWear series or AirFit N/P30i.
I went to my DME and they said that it was too early for me to get a new mask where my insurance would cover it; however, he had a sealed demo kit of the DreamWear Nasal cushion that he could not "sell" me, but said that he was not using it, so I walked out with it free and clear. I can't argue free
My wife has the DreamWear Full Face that she enjoys.
Loved the top of the head connection. My AHI numbers were higher but it had only been a few days - so I was willing to work with it. My problems were:
1. I was getting a red sore at the bottom of my nose in between the nostrils and where it connects to the upper lip. It had even started to get sore to the touch.
2. According to the sizing charts I am a clear medium; however, I felt starved for air. I felt I needed to use a large such that I could get the larger nasal openings. Obviously however with the large, the nasal cushion extended past my nose. It did not leak, or at least appear to leak any more than the medium.
3. I did experience leaks. With the F30 my leaks were pretty much non-existent.
So ... considering I have the free headset, I was thinking of trying the nasal pillow version of the DreamWear. With the pillows only have contact with the nostrils, my hope is that I will not get the sore between the nostrils. Yes, I have heard of folks getting sore nostrils with pillows, but I won't know that till I try.
Finally my question ... I am not necessarily finding a sizing chart for the DreamWear nasal pillow. Being a clear medium for the nasal cushion, does that mean I would be a medium for the pillows?