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Philips Respironics New FitLife Full Face mask

http://fitlife.respironics.com/downloads/FitLife_Fitting_Guide_5-14...

Here is Philips Respironics Full Face mask that is really a lot like the Total Face mask, but not quite so large. I just found out about it today.

Karen

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Permalink Reply by sleepycarol on July 14, 2009 at 5:50pm

Looks interesting -- would like someone that actually tries to report on it.

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Permalink Reply by bonesigh on July 14, 2009 at 7:21pm

Now that's a full face mask! Wonder if one's eyes get dried out?

sleepycarol said:

Looks interesting -- would like someone that actually tries to report on it.

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Permalink Reply by RockRpsgt on July 14, 2009 at 11:27pm

I'll see if we can get a demo at work to try out.

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Permalink Reply by Mike on July 14, 2009 at 11:38pm

this mask is pretty intense. wonder how people will tolerate it:

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Permalink Reply by Judy on July 15, 2009 at 9:22am

Yep, our Respironics Rep had one at our last apnea support group meeting. The first thing all of us asked about was drying our eyes out. He said it had been thoroughly tested in hospital and dry eyes hadn't been a problem. Someone else said we sleep w/our eyes closed. I still remain skeptical about it being too drying to our eyes. On the other hand, I can't imagine it wouldn't be a COLOSSAL mistake for Philipps to promote such a mask if it was a risk to our eyes. These companies spend a lot of money on research and development. Still ... I remain somewhat skeptical ....

The thought just occurred to me!!! *wicked grin* Can't you just imagine! Too much humidity and the mask fogging up?? *another wicked grin*

Hey! I'm not picking on Respironics! My favorite mask is the Respironics Simplicity simple nasal cushion. Altho I've been using the Resmed Swift LT for Her lately just for a change of pace.

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Permalink Reply by Mike on August 26, 2009 at 1:31pm

i have a brochure on it from Respironics that says that its "large surface area equalizes pressure and flow inside the mask, minimizing eye irritation." so they've clearly identified the issue and at least claim to have largely resolved it.

Judy said:

Yep, our Respironics Rep had one at our last apnea support group meeting. The first thing all of us asked about was drying our eyes out. He said it had been thoroughly tested in hospital and dry eyes hadn't been a problem. Someone else said we sleep w/our eyes closed. I still remain skeptical about it being too drying to our eyes. On the other hand, I can't imagine it wouldn't be a COLOSSAL mistake for Philipps to promote such a mask if it was a risk to our eyes. These companies spend a lot of money on research and development. Still ... I remain somewhat skeptical ....

The thought just occurred to me!!! *wicked grin* Can't you just imagine! Too much humidity and the mask fogging up?? *another wicked grin*

Hey! I'm not picking on Respironics! My favorite mask is the Respironics Simplicity simple nasal cushion. Altho I've been using the Resmed Swift LT for Her lately just for a change of pace.

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Permalink Reply by Judy on August 26, 2009 at 1:48pm

I asked our Respironics Rep again at our most recent support group meeting Monday night about this mask possibly drying the eyes. He said not at pressures BELOW 15 cms, MAYBE at the highest pressures ......