Hi Folks,
I am considering changing over to a nasal pillow headpiece.
I've been using my CPAP for a little more than a year and a half with a Respironics Wisp Nasal Mask attached to a Philips machine the entire time. I have become increasingly uncomfortable with the head-straps and have noted an increase in leakage, at least that is the impression I have. I usually start on my back and somewhere around early morning I start sleeping on my side.
I am considering the Resmed airfit P30i with nasal Pillows to reduce the straps on my face and to reduce the leakage.
I noted the defuser on the nosepiece... I am told that these do not come off and the nose piece needs to be replaced 30 to 60 days... longer if cleaned to remove nose oils etc. Is that your experience?
How often do you replace the nose pillow piece?
I am bald... to those of you that are folicly challenged... does the top of the head attachment bother your scalp? the top hoses? I noted that there is a cloth piece on the side hoses but not on the top piece.
The supply hose... Hung above or strung below and back the end of the head of the bed?
I use a humidifier... has anyone had a negative experience with the combined nose-pillow/humidifier?
Nose Pillows vs. Nose "Cradle". thoughts on one vs. the other?
What is your experience with keeping the headpiece in place?... I have read that those with a large head experience the headpiece not staying on.
I appreciate any advise and comments you care to offer.
thank you,
Jim
PS... for the sake of consistency I have posted my latest chart from OSCAR. thanks >> JC