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Modded ResMed Liberty Hybrid mask to mouth-only
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Modded ResMed Liberty Hybrid mask to mouth-only
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user12345
Posts: 6 Threads: 3 Joined: Jan 2013
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01-12-2013, 11:44 AM
I can't breathe through my nose, so I took the nasal pillows out of my hybrid mask, trimmed the plastic down, and filled the gaps with soft silicone ear plugs (specifically Mack's brand, though I'm others would work fine). This completely stopped leaks from the nose area. It's soft and comfortable against my nose.
user12345
Posts: 6 Threads: 3 Joined: Jan 2013
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01-12-2013, 11:47 AM
Here's another view.
PaulaO2
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01-12-2013, 11:55 AM
Have you ever tried the Oracle? It's a mouth mask, much like a SCUBA mouthpiece.
Interesting modification.
PaulaO2
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trish6hundred
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01-12-2013, 05:54 PM
(This post was last modified: 01-12-2013, 05:58 PM by trish6hundred.)
Hi user12345,
Usually modifying masks is not recommended, but I hope your modification works well for you. I do understand the predicament you were in with that particular mask. Best of luck.
trish6hundred
Moriarty
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01-13-2013, 01:41 AM
Interesting mod...
It was the mouth I had leak troubles with. I an fortunate enough to have had the CPAP therapy open up my nasal airways and so I've been able to go to a Pilairo Nasal Pillow mask to solve the leak problems.
PaulaO2
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01-13-2013, 02:55 AM
Which CPAP do you have? Is it data capable? I'd be interested in seeing how your numbers are.
As long as the modification does not hinder the venting of the air, it should work just fine.
PaulaO2
Apnea Board Moderator www.ApneaBoard.com Breathe deeply and count to zen. INFORMATION ON APNEA BOARD FORUMS OR ON APNEABOARD.COM SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED AS MEDICAL ADVICE. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF A PHYSICIAN BEFORE SEEKING TREATMENT FOR MEDICAL CONDITIONS, INCLUDING SLEEP APNEA. INFORMATION POSTED ON THE APNEA BOARD WEB SITE AND FORUMS ARE PERSONAL OPINION ONLY AND NOT NECESSARILY A STATEMENT OF FACT.
gjw
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01-13-2013, 06:47 AM
Hi user12345
Why mod such an expensive mask in the first place? If you want an oral mask, why not go for the Oracle HC452 Oral CPAP Mask by Fisher & Paykel? ;-> gjw
Deep Breath
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Machine: ResMed S9 Elite
01-14-2013, 03:27 PM
(01-12-2013, 11:44 AM)user12345 Wrote: I can't breathe through my nose, so I took the nasal pillows out of my hybrid mask, trimmed the plastic down, and filled the gaps with soft silicone ear plugs (specifically Mack's brand, though I'm others would work fine). This completely stopped leaks from the nose area. It's soft and comfortable against my nose. Thanks for posting, innovative solution to a nagging problem 
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Modded ResMed Liberty Hybrid mask to mouth-only
