AirAvant Medical Bongo Rx EPAP Starter Kit

its a revolutionary idea and it works well for my mild apnea and my heavy snoring. Unfortunately it is incredibly expensive for what it actually is - basically a silicone plug and valve that probably costs a dollar or less to make. These could probably be made to last much longer than they do. But compared to a CPAP machine they are a great alternative in portability and unobtrusiveness. I'm on the fence about buying again only because of the price.

No hose was the big thing for me.

Easy to use, easy to clean and convenient for travel.

I wanted to like this alternative to CPAP so much! I was very excited about not having headgear, a hose, or a machine. However, I tried every size nose piece and each one fell out of my nose whenever I would turn while asleep. I tried using the strap as well, but it is flimsy and just fell off. I'm really disappointed in this product and hope others can do better with it than I did.

This product is okay. It’s not as effective as Provents or CPAP. It takes some patience in getting comfortable with the fit. I will use it for travel.

The bongo is comfortable. I don’t even need the head gear to hold it on and I’m a very restless sleeper. I haven’t had a sleep test yet while wearing it but I’m sure that there is an improvement in my sleep apnea. I definitely know that there is an improvement in my not snoring!

Product is working great. My sleep study after Bongo use dropped my Apnea number from 22 to 10 so all I need to do is continue to use it. It has also eliminated my snoring. Wonderful product!!

I was very hopeful that this product would work for my Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome/ Mild Obstructive Sleep Apnea. When my sleep doctor prescribed it for me, it certainly sounded like an ingenious device. Unfortunately, it has not had any positive effect on me and my sleeping. I'm sad to add it to the pile of devices that I've similarly had no luck with. If the product could be returned I would still encourage people to try it and see if it worked for them, however with the no return policy it is very hard to recommend.

I’ve used Provent for about 12 years. Since they’ve gone out of business I’ve been forced to try this alternative. Works but is uncomfortable and invasive vs. Provent. It also tends to trap moisture which can be messy in the middle if the night or early morning. Better than a cpap...but not much.

Very expensive for 3 month use esp. for retired seniors. This device is not covered by medical insurance.

I have moderate sleep apnea. I’ve tried every CPAP mask possible and just couldn’t get the hang of it. The Bongo is so small. No hoses or headgear on my face. The device fits perfectly in my nose and that’s it. It does not make me feel claustrophobic. It stops my snoring completely. I wake up rested and refreshed!

Note- I previously have tried Provent with also a “good “ level of satisfaction, so this provides an opportunity for comparison with Bongo. The Bongo is clearly easier to use, because Provent is fairly difficult to apply for a good seal. It is also satisfying not to throw away a device each use. The downside is that if you do get a good seal with Provent, it seems its valves are more effective , with higher back pressure. This might be partly due to the fact that even with best sizing, one nare had some leakage. My theoretical ideal was a Bongo with the Provent valves. I even did an experiment with placing those valves within the Bongo tube which seemed to improve function. I recognize this is not wise for continued use due to possible aspiration of the valves. Perhaps the makers could collaborate on a combination?