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Anyone familiar w/ CPAP PRO mask?

Posted by Gene L on August 30, 2002 at 15:27:41:

I just heard about a new mask called the CPAP PRO. It was suggested to me by a psychiatrist who now only treats sleep disorders. She had seen it at a conference recently and felt that it might solve the problem that I've had in utilizing CPAP.
I've had a CPAP for years, but due to my difficulties with every mask that I've had available I never was able to use it.
I sleep on my side and this has always caused the masks that I've tried to shift.
After waking up and repositioning it several times I finally give up and rip it off.
It appears that the CPAP PRO mask is held in place by a mouthpiece that you form fit by heating it in boiling water to soften the plastic and after cooling enough not to burn you place it in your mouth for 15 minutes or so. (this doesn't require the expense of a dentist, so it seems a real plus)
After it is fitted I presume that it is held in place while you sleep by your upper teeth.
It is designed so that this mouthpiece then holds what looks to me like two large nasal pillows against your nostrils. The tube from the CPAP is attached to these "pillows."
I have only seen a drawing of the device, so I can't vouch for its effectiveness and comfort, but I'm desperate to find a solution so that I can finally use CPAP.
If anyone has tried this mask I'd appreciate hearing about it.
Thanks,

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