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Activa Lt vs Resperonics dreamwear nasal mask
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Activa Lt vs Resperonics dreamwear nasal mask
Been on cpap and then apap since 2004.  Used the Activa Lt for many years then switched about a year ago to the dreamwear nasal mask.  In last few weeks have been changing up every other day to compare them.  I am sure now that the dreamwear nasal mask makes my 90percent pressure go up to 14 or 15 and when I use the Activa Lt it is 12 or 12.5.  Also with the Dreamwear I experience a somewhat rapid pulsing on occasion which wakes me up.   I am concerned that the dreamwear nasal mask is not good for me.  I know you will tell me to put screenshots but even though I read the directions, I just have trouble with it.  I sure would appreciate any thoughts on the comparison of masks.  The reason I switched to Resperonics is cause the dme said they were not carrying the Lt any longer.
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RE: Activa Lt vs Resperonics dreamwear nasal mask
Hi chronic!  -  Welcome

A quick search of our supplier's list (link to Supplier List) shows that the Activa Lt is alive and well.  (Note: The link to the Supplier list is at the top of each page in the black ribbon.)   If you must use a DME for insurance purposes, I would suggest looking for another one that sells the product you want.   If you can pay out of pocket, several online suppliers have this mask for around $89 USD.
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RE: Activa Lt vs Resperonics dreamwear nasal mask
I use both masks and have encountered similar results.

I only use the Dreamwear when I am working late and want an unimpaired vision of my tablet and might fall asleep.

I was told by my DME that ResMed's Mirage Activa LT was to be discontinued. That was three years ago. If you have Medicare, you can get a complete mask and six cushions every three months.
"The object in life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane." -- Marcus Aurelius
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RE: Activa Lt vs Resperonics dreamwear nasal mask
Thanks both, mr levine the problem with dme's is that I live in a fairly low population area, and I am 73 and on medicare.  There is not a sleep dr close, mine died in a plane wreck and it just seems like a hassle to change although I want to.  Through my experimentation with the two masks I find the Resperonics makes more noisej.  When I wake up and check the 90% pressure it is always higher.  I feel like it might scoot around on my head when I lay on my side.  So I would sure like some advise on a mask.  The dme wants to ditch to Activa Lt for whatever reason and I have come to dislke to Resperonics dreamware, it is more a nightmare.  I have it a good try for about a year.  Whoa is me.  Another thing I have come to dislike is the Dreamwear topnot on my head.
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RE: Activa Lt vs Resperonics dreamwear nasal mask
srlevine that is a good quote you have. Yes, I've had about 8 or 9 years of medicare,  I've got a good supply of both of those masks.
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