Still Loving It
October 01, 2009
 (5 out of 5) by James K, IN
"This is the 2nd Hybrid mask I've ordered (my first review is in here somewhere), and I'm still loving this mask. (Obviously, enough to get it again.)"
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High hopes - dashed
September 30, 2009
(3 out of 5) by Cheryl M, Ojai, CA
"I read such wonderful reviews here of this mask, and I had such high hopes for it. I had been using a nasal pillow, but found I removed it often during the night, and that I often had horrible flu like symptoms after using it. I tried a full face mask and removed it even more often, felt choked and claustrophobic in it. I was hoping this would be the best of both worlds. For me, it isn't. Despite the numerous ways of sizing and fitting the mask, I couldn't seem to find one that didn't leak out the side, something I'd never experienced before. I had to tighten the mask to the point of pain to get a good seal. It was heavier than I expected, and my neck seemed to fight against it somehow, leaving me waking with neck fatigue. I've gone back to my nasal pillow, trying to find a better humidification level to avoid congestive symptoms.
Don't let my review deter you, however; it's a well built mask with multiple options for fitting, and you may have better luck. I think maybe my head is too round. =]"
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High Hopes - Poor Results
September 24, 2009
(2 out of 5) by Annoymous User
"I started CPAP with a nasal pillow mask but had to use a chin strap which left horrible lines across my face. I switched to a full face mask about a year ago but found it too constricting and waking up with an extremely dry mouth. I liked the description of the Hybrid Mask as it offered the best of both worlds and no chin strap. Getting the mask adjusted to minimize leaks is a challenge. I’ve really had to tighten up the straps to stop leaks and as a result had to get strap covers to reduce lines. My first mask had a defect in that the vent holes would give off a high pitched whistle which woke my wife and I. Innomed kindly sent a new base for my Hybrid but now the vent holes don’t whistle but I get a high pitched whistle from where the mouthpiece joins the base of the mask on the left side. This happens at random times and I end up having to push/tug/take off the mask which ends up waking me and gives me a ton of anxiety. I personally feel this mask has the right concepts but falls short on execution. BTW – I’ve gone back to my full face mask but am using a chin strap so I don’t mouth breathe and get the dry mouth every night."
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Get the head gear on correctly!
August 30, 2009
(4 out of 5) by Mark H, Beachwood, OH
"It worked great the first night, but then for several nights I had problems getting a seal around the nostrils. Turns out I didn't have the top portion of the gear all the way up. Once I figured that out, I didn't have a problem with the seals. I do get some irritation and pain in the morning in a nostril from the air coming in and drying it out; I have my humidity level up medium high (3.0 / 4.0) which lets me get through the night with out having to refill the humidifier."
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August 23, 2009
(3 out of 5) by Don H, Gretna, NE
"The mask is very comfortable but the nose 'buds' can be very irritating. I have a small nose and wasn't able to get a comfortable fit"
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Rated 3.7 out of 5 by 235 cpap.com customers. 
