Medical Industries America is proud to introduce the NasalAire interface designed to work with both CPAP and Bi-level devices. This revolutionary new design involves no bulky headgear, can be worn over the ears or down on the chest, and is designed for the ultimate in patient comfort and convenience. The NasalAire can be worn like an oxygen cannula and is easy to clean.
Features:
No Uncomfortable Headgear or Forehead Pads
Lowest CO2 Retention Rate among the Leading Masks
Virtually Eliminates All Pressure Points on the Face
Five Sizes All Therapists to Fit the Most Difficult Patient
Benefits:
Extremely Soft and Comfortable Means Better
Patient Compliance
Medium or Large Size Fits Eighty Percent of Patients
Do you move around a lot when you sleep? These masks are ideal for users who either sleep on their side or stomach or restless sleepers who toss and turn. There are a few specialized cushions that address this issue as well as most Nasal Pillow and Prong CPAP masks.
Indicates which masks come packaged with more than one cushion, pillow or prong. Masks can come packaged with ALL Sizes or a combination of sizes as a Fit Pack. This is ideal for users who have not tried the mask before and do not know the right size to select.
These masks offer replaceable cushions, pillows, or prongs. These unique CPAP Masks offer replaceable cushions as a low cost solution to keep your mask feeling and working like new.
These masks are designed to prevent mouth leaks. If you are opening your mouth during the night, airflow escapes and reduces therapy effectiveness. Users who are experiencing a dry mouth, sore throat, or sinus congestion may require a mask that seals around the mouth.
This property identifies masks that are ideal for small facial features. Any mask with a size petite or extra small will be marked 'Yes'. Nasal Pillow masks are ideal because they accommodate the size of the 'nare' or nasal openings, not the face.
TV Friendly CPAP masks have interfaces that avoid obstructing your vision so you can read or watch TV before going to bed. Any mask designed without a forehead piece will fall under this property.
Tired of adjusting your headgear every time you take your mask off during the night? Quick-Clips allow users to easily remove and replace the mask on your face without re-adjusting the headgear straps.
These masks have the least amount of material around the face, fewer headgear points, and offers more freedom when you sleep. Most Nasal Pillow and Nasal Prong masks are ideal for claustrophobic users.
The value will be marked 'Yes' for CPAP masks with interfaces that are unique to CPAP users with wide facial features. Masks with 'Wide' cushion sizes would fall under this category. Nasal pillow and prong masks are ideal for wide faces because the seal occurs around the nare, not the face.
These CPAP masks have interfaces that accommodate a wide variety of facial hair styles. Gel cushions and foam inserts provide support and comfort for users who may need to over-tighten headgear straps to help seal around facial hair. Silicone gel also helps create a fluid seal over the hair.
The newer Nasal Aire II has softer prongs and is quieter.
These systems works best for users that have:
1) Roughly the same size holes (nares). If one nare is considerably different than the other, this system is not for you.
2) Approximately the same diameter at the bottom of the nare as compared to 1/2 inch up into the nare.
3) A mushy nose (as compared to a nose full of unbending cartilage). Mushy noses conform easily to the system. Stiff noses don't.
We do not accept the return of this item for any reason other than a manufacturing defect.
"I've been using this nasal prong instead of a mask for years. It works great. When I started using a CPAP, I was worried about my nightly routine of reading before sleep and this doesn't obstruct my view. I can even wear my reading glasses with it. As long as I keep my mouth closed and don't snore, this style works just as well as the masks that I've tried. Also, the headgear and straps of the other masks get tangled in my long hair, making it very difficult to remove the masks quickly (like when I have a coughing, gagging fit from my reflux). I put my hair in a ponytail and don't need more than one (supplied) simple strap across the back of my head to keep the hoses in place. The nasal prong just works better for me all around. I couldn't sleep without it."
No more head gear for me!We
JoAnn G, Gladstone, OR – September 27, 2009
"Well, to be truthfull I wasn' using my other headgear, mask etc. as often as I should. But now it's different. The Nasal Aire 1 Prong is so, so much easier to put on, wear, adjust and to clean. The tubing goes over your ears, and you tighten the strap under your chin, on your chest, wherever it feels the best to keep the tubing over your ears. And it really works. It's very comfortable. It hasn't slipped off my ears one time. NO more messing and knotting up my hair from head gear. No tight feeling straps on my head and face. Nothing annoying on my face at all. I don't even feel the tubing. And it does look so much better. I looked like an alien before. It just works!! I'm so glad I found out about it and tried it. You will be too. I'll never go back to the old one. The Nasal Aire 1 Prong has changed my life."
June V, OLATHE, KS – May 27, 2009
"Unfortunately, I cannnot use the nasal prongs because they irrate my nose. I love the concept of this mask, but would REALLY like it better if it had the nasal triangle mask.
Are the Nasal Aire and Nasal Aire II prong sizes interchangeable on the mask frame?
All size prongs will work with both original and Nasal Aire II tubing, but only the Nasal Aire II Petite prongs will work with the Nasal Aire II Petite tubing.
How can I compare different machines?
We work very hard to provide many different ways for our customers to compare products. Here are the machine product guides we have created and maintain:
CPAP Machine Comparison Guide. This guide stacks up every CPAP machine we sell, feature by feature. If you don't know the meaning of a feature, click the question mark for a definition. The links below will take you to the most popular CPAPs, or all CPAP machines we sell.
Auto Adjusting Machine (APAP) Comparison Guide. This guide stacks up every APAP machine we sell, feature by feature. If you don't know the meaning of a feature, click the question mark for a definition. The links below will take you to the most popular APAPs, or all APAP machines we sell.
BiPAP, VPAP and BiLevel Comparison Guide. This guide stacks up every BiPAP machine we sell, feature by feature. If you don't know the meaning of a feature, click the question mark for a definition. The links below will take you to the most popular BiPAPs, or all BiPAP machines we sell.
Do you have a guide to help me choose the right mask?
Yes, we created a Help Me Choose guide to help you select the right mask or machine according to your preferences. The guide asks you a series of questions regarding your preferences and your facial features. Based on your answers we provide you with a comparison chart of the masks that meet your criteria. Get started here:
Are prescriptions required for mask, machine and/or humidifier purchases?
Yes. Federal law requires we have a valid prescription on file before we ship your mask, machine and/or humidifier.
We provide many easy ways to get your prescription:
We can request your prescription for you! When you checkout, just let us know you would like us to request your prescription, or you can log into your account to have us request your prescription.
Fax your prescription to our Toll Free fax number: 1-866-353-2727, or our international fax number: 713-541-7370
For more information on prescriptions, please see our Prescription Section of the Learning Center.
What are the CPAP, BiPAP and Sleep Apnea related billing codes?
EO601 RR is CPAP rental
E0601 NU is CPAP purchase
A7034 is CPAP mask
A7032 is CPAP Nasal mask cushion
A7033 is CPAP Nasal pillows
A7030 is CPAP Full Face mask
A7031 is CPAP Full Face mask cushion
A7044 is CPAP Oral Interface
A7027 is CPAP Hybrid mask
A7028 is CPAP Hybrid mask cushion
A7029 is CPAP Hybrid mask nasal pillow
A7046 is CPAP Humidifier Chamber
A7037 is CPAP tubing, long and short hoses
A4604 is CPAP Heated tubing
A7038 is CPAP disposable filter
A7039 is CPAP gross particle (foam) filter
A7035 is CPAP headgear
A7036 is CPAP chinstrap
E0561 NU is CPAP Passover Humidifier
E0562 NU is CPAP Heated Humidifier
E0470 RR is BiPAP rental
E0470 NU is BiPAP purchase
E0471 RR is BiPAP-ST rental
E0471 NU is BiPAP-ST purchase
Other CPAP items are listed under E1399, which is miscellaneous.
How often should I replace my mask?
Medicare allows for mask cushion replacement every three (3) months and complete mask system replacement every six (6) months. CPAP manufacturers and vendors suggest these replacement schedules as well.
In our experience, most mask cushions begin to deteriorate after about six months of use. The silicone eventually becomes too soft to hold a seal and headgear straps must be tightened more and more to get the same quality seal.
We strongly suggest replacing cushions and pillows as soon as they start to soften. Air leaks may reduce the effectiveness of CPAP therapy and headgear that is too tight may cause facial sores at pressure points. You can also replace the headgear of your mask if it is stretched out or the Velcro worn out.
To see what parts of your mask are replaceable refer to our Replacement Part Finder. Search for your mask and then see all of the replaceable parts.
How do I care for my mask?
Masks should be washed daily in warm water with baby shampoo and left to air dry. Never use antibacterial soap as it will break down the silicone of the mask. Avoid soaps with lotion or lanolin which can coat the mask and cause it to lose its seal. A safe cleaner is the Control III Disinfectant CPAP Cleaning Solution. Remember to go to bed with a clean face, this will improve your seal and protect the lifespan of your mask.
The best time to clean your mask is in the morning so that the oils from your skin are removed. We recommend using mask wipes to make daily morning cleanings easy. The mask wipes are made from materials that will not break down your mask.
What does a mask prescription need to say?
Contains one of the following words or phrases: "CPAP Mask", "CPAP Supplies", "CPAP Humidifier", "CPAP", "Continuous Positive Airway Pressure", "APAP", "AutoPAP", "AutoSet", "Auto CPAP", "Auto Adjusting CPAP", "Self Adjusting CPAP", "BiPAP", "BiLevel", "VPAP", "BiPAP Auto", "BiPAP ST", "Synchrony ST", "VPAP ST"
Contains physician's contact information
Contains physician's signature
Contains the patient's full name
Why might I prefer a nasal prong device?
Nasal prong masks are similar to nasal pillow masks, however the prong will rest deeper inside the nostril and inflate slightly against the walls of the nostril to seal with pressure. This is different from a nasal pillow mask which creates a seal by resting against the nostril opening.
It is highly recommended to use heated humidification to prevent dryness that may occur when using a nasal prong or nasal pillow device.