11-15-2016, 11:04 AM
How come the CPAP world hasn't embraced the theory of interchangable parts
Hi everyone,
I am new to the board, though I have been reading the threads for awhile now. I have had a Resmed for the last two years. Getting used to it was quite a struggle. I am naturally a stomach sleeper, and have never been a fan of jewelry, so you can imagine what a conflict I had with that CPAP machine. After using it fitfully, over the last two years, a week and a half ago I bit the bullet, and started using it. After a few nights I was sleeping through the night with the mask, on and I have to admit I feel much better. I am having some comfort and leak issues though, and that is what I wanted to ask the community. I am writing this without all the particular details of my machine, but this is more of a mask issue. After going through literally six or seven masks I have found two I like. I have an Airfit F10 and a Quattro. I have been using the Quattro, because it is smaller and has clip on headgear which makes it more comfortable for stomach and side sleepers. But, the Quattro has a terrible cushion. The Airfit on the other hand has an incredible cushion, which does not come off. Does anyone have any ideas for a replacement cushion more like the firm cushion from the Airfit that I could use on the Quattro. Both of these masks are manufactured by the same company, Resmed, I think. I find it strange that the accessories are not more interchangable. Appreciate the help.
Thanks,
Dave
I am new to the board, though I have been reading the threads for awhile now. I have had a Resmed for the last two years. Getting used to it was quite a struggle. I am naturally a stomach sleeper, and have never been a fan of jewelry, so you can imagine what a conflict I had with that CPAP machine. After using it fitfully, over the last two years, a week and a half ago I bit the bullet, and started using it. After a few nights I was sleeping through the night with the mask, on and I have to admit I feel much better. I am having some comfort and leak issues though, and that is what I wanted to ask the community. I am writing this without all the particular details of my machine, but this is more of a mask issue. After going through literally six or seven masks I have found two I like. I have an Airfit F10 and a Quattro. I have been using the Quattro, because it is smaller and has clip on headgear which makes it more comfortable for stomach and side sleepers. But, the Quattro has a terrible cushion. The Airfit on the other hand has an incredible cushion, which does not come off. Does anyone have any ideas for a replacement cushion more like the firm cushion from the Airfit that I could use on the Quattro. Both of these masks are manufactured by the same company, Resmed, I think. I find it strange that the accessories are not more interchangable. Appreciate the help.
Thanks,
Dave
