10-07-2014, 02:55 PM
RE: Nasal Pillows
Sounds like you are doing great. Large pillows may be too large to prevent leaks so it's good you are already comfortable.
But do consider trying all pillow sizes if you are not getting perfect therapy -- at one time or another in the first month or so I thought EACH of the 3 pillow sizes was "best for me".
I have used each of them with very good results, and each had some (small) disadvantage.
Generally I find the large(er) pillows are more comfortable (e.g., fluffier and bigger breathing hole) and the smaller pillows are less likely to dislodge or leak -- also my AHI seems about 1 point lower with Small Pillows (for whatever weird reason but I suspect it is the smaller more restricted air hole somehow.)
But do consider trying all pillow sizes if you are not getting perfect therapy -- at one time or another in the first month or so I thought EACH of the 3 pillow sizes was "best for me".
I have used each of them with very good results, and each had some (small) disadvantage.
Generally I find the large(er) pillows are more comfortable (e.g., fluffier and bigger breathing hole) and the smaller pillows are less likely to dislodge or leak -- also my AHI seems about 1 point lower with Small Pillows (for whatever weird reason but I suspect it is the smaller more restricted air hole somehow.)
Sweet Dreams,
HerbM
Sleep study AHI: 49 RDI: 60 -- APAP 10-11 w/AHI: 1.5 avg for 7-days (up due likely to hip replacement recovery)
"We can all breathe together or we will all suffocate alone."
HerbM
Sleep study AHI: 49 RDI: 60 -- APAP 10-11 w/AHI: 1.5 avg for 7-days (up due likely to hip replacement recovery)
"We can all breathe together or we will all suffocate alone."
