Hybrid Mask
July 17, 2008
(2 out of 5) by Lawrence J, Ontario, CA
"I bought this mask after speaking to a rep. at CPAP.com, they assured me that it would work. It didn't. I leaked air around the nasal pillows and no combination of pillows would stop the air leaks. I called the manufacturer and they said that they were coming out with new extended pillows but not for 3 or 4 months. They suggested that I buy nasal pillows from one of their competitors. So, I ordered a set of pillows from Puritan Bennet via CPAP.COM. Quite frankly they were over priced at 20.00 for 2 nasal pillows but, they arrived today and I'll give it a try."
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Hybrid CPAP mask with nasal pillows
June 26, 2008
(5 out of 5) by Linda M, OH
"I had been using nasal pillows and found them very comfortable but my mouth drops open when I sleep. I became very tired of taping my mouth every night.
The Hybrid takes some getting used to but is very worth the effort. It comes with three different sizes of mouth pieces and nasal pillows so you can get the perfect fit.
I am very happy I purchased the Hybrid."
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Several Size Option - Still None Worked
June 18, 2008
(4 out of 5) by Deborah K, Arlington, TX
"As a short female, I had hopes that the several size options included with this mask would finally enable me to find a mask that fits comfortably without leaking. Unfortunately, I was not able to do so and had to return the mask.
I loved the mouth portion of this mask. This part fit perfectly with no leaking and I did not have to have it very tight. Designing the mask with the under-the-chin flap was pure genius. The mask sealed tightly without having to use a chin strap.
Even with three sizes of nose buds, I could not get them to work. The size small was the only one that comfortably fit my nostrils but it was too short to reach from the mouth mask to fit firmly against my nostrils. The large nose buds were tall enough but so big that I ended up with chafing around my nostrils because the air blew both up my nostrils and out around them. It was also very difficult to adjust the nose buds at the mask where is didn't whistle. This whistle was a very annoying high-pitched whistle which kept me and my spouse awake. One night, the mask leaked so badly that my CPAP machine shut itself off three times.
I loved the fact that the headgear had a vertical height adjustment. The top strap ends up above my head on every other mask I have ever tried. I did end up going from mid-length hair to short hair because my hair kept catching in the hook-and-loop areas of the straps.
I hated the clips. I had a lot of difficulty fastening the hooks. The upper connection does not seem to be angled correctly and the clips are both under a lot of strain (which would eventually break them) and pressed into your skin. I actually ended up with painful, water-filled blisters where the clips contacted my skin.
My overall summary is that this mask could be very good for someone who hates that closed-in feeling from a full face mask. Another big plus is that you are able to wear glasses while wearing the mask. There are three sizes each of the mouth mask and the nose buds. I think most people would be able to find a combination that fit. The nose buds take some getting used to. I wish more manufacturers would use the vertical adjustment on the headgear. Using a different type of clip would greatly improve this mask."
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HYBRID FULL-FACE MASK
June 14, 2008
(5 out of 5) by BOB R, JACKSONVILLE, OR
"I HAVE USED SEVERAL FULL FACE MASKS DUE TO BEING A MOUTH-BREATHER.
THE HYBRID COMBINED WITH THE HEADGEAR FROM AN OLD ULTRA MIRAGE FF MASK, I HAVE FOUND THIS TO BE THE BEST COMBO FOR ME.
I THINK SOME OF THE EARLY USERS OF THE HYBRID WERE DISAPPOINTED WITH THE FIRST HYBRIDS DUE TO A PORLY DESIGNED HEADGEAR. PERHAPS SOME OF THOSE MAY WANT TO RETRY IT USING THE NEW HEADGEAR OR AN ALTERNATE HEADGEAR AS I HAVE.
I AM SOLD ON THIS PRODUCT SINCE YOU CAN FIT YOURSELF WITH ALL INTERCHANGEABLE SIZES INCLUDED.
RUDYRX"
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Not Quite Universal!
June 10, 2008
(4 out of 5) by James O, NEW HOPE, MN
"It takes some time and effort to get set-up, but, once done it does very well. For those, like me, that have been mouth breathers for a long time it is very good. It has the advantage of a nasal pillow system with "direct injection" airflow and should you mouth breath when asleep it will ensure therapy is delivered. Apparently I have a pretty small head as nearly ran out of strap for the Velcro"
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