Puritan Bennett Breeze SleepGear Nasal Pillow Shell and Exhaust Vent

Too bad they are not making them anymore, more importantly the pillows. This was the best headgear I ever used.

Love the gear , but has a weak point that breaks to often

1. Like many, I have had to replace this Puritan Bennett Breeze SleepGear Nasal Pillow Shell and Exhaust Vent multiple times (since 2000) because it is made of brittle plastic and begins to leak at the seam and the stem that attaches it to the mask also breaks because it receives pressure and is not strong enough plastic to hold up. 2. The price of this shell of brittle plastic is excessive considering the design flaws. Unfortunately for me this mask lets me sleep on my side so I am stuck with replacing this part over and over .... It would be nice if we could get a "frequent buyer" discount esp. after we've bought several Breeze SleepGear masks already and replacemant parts such as these Nasal Pillow Shells?

The one portion, the tongue, of this unit is so fragile that it breaks at almost any attempt to adjust the mask. The other portion is almost indestructible. Yet the 2 portions are jointed in such a way that they can not be separated. To add insult to injury pricing it almost as high as the whole mask is highway robbery.

I have tried masks for my sleeping. I could never get a good seal. The Puritan Bennett Breeze Sleep Gear is the only unit i have tried that I really like. I get a good nights sleep and no "leaks". I almost changed my provider when i was informed they no longer issued the Puritan Bennett Breeze Sleep Gear. Then I found CPAP.com. I will stay with Lincare, I'll also stay with CPAP.com.

Unfortunately, the piece breaks easily at the transition point between the slide and the hinge. It feels like a "planned obsolescence" scenario to me. It could be so easily redesigned to last a LONG time..... but they didn't ask me. That is the only problem with this mask. I am glad for this style. I HATE having straps all around my head, and always pull them off in the night. Not with this one. Great for side-sleepers!