Fisher & Paykel Brevida Mask Kit No Headgear-Medium

Fitting the Brevida to my existing F&P CPAP was a breeze though the orientation diagram could have been a little clearer. Head strap is easily the least restricted of any masks I have used. With the filter clipped over the relief valve my wife barely registers that the mask is on. No more cold air blowing in her face. It has taken quite some time to be able to fit the nasal pillow with any accuracy in a short time. I often have to fidget and play with the fitting to get it to sit snug. Am starting to get better at it but still not perfect first time every time. My only big gripe so far is no matter if I use the small nose piece or large I find that the edge of my nostrils hurt first thing in the morning after taking mask off. I will continue to keep using as this is ... MoreFitting the Brevida to my existing F&P CPAP was a breeze though the orientation diagram could have been a little clearer. Head strap is easily the least restricted of any masks I have used. With the filter clipped over the relief valve my wife barely registers that the mask is on. No more cold air blowing in her face. It has taken quite some time to be able to fit the nasal pillow with any accuracy in a short time. I often have to fidget and play with the fitting to get it to sit snug. Am starting to get better at it but still not perfect first time every time. My only big gripe so far is no matter if I use the small nose piece or large I find that the edge of my nostrils hurt first thing in the morning after taking mask off. I will continue to keep using as this is the lightest feeling mask I have used, and hope that the soreness is purely due to being a new fitting.

Amazing mask, but not for larger noses

I bought this mask because I couldn't find a decent price on a replacement large pillow for my Airfit P30i mask which I love. LankyLefty from YouTube also spoke highly of this mask. First off, I do like the mask. It's amazingly quiet and lightweight. The downside is that the m/l pillow isn't large enough for me. I've used it for 4 nights now and both sides of my columella are scabbed over from the rubbing. I've had this issue before with other masks, but fortunately, they've all had larger pillows for me to switch and alleviate the problem.If you have a medium or smaller nose, I think this mask is a slam dunk. The inflation of base of the pillow keeps everything in place as you sleep. The mask is super quiet. It's also very lightweight.If you have a larger nose, ... MoreI bought this mask because I couldn't find a decent price on a replacement large pillow for my Airfit P30i mask which I love. LankyLefty from YouTube also spoke highly of this mask. First off, I do like the mask. It's amazingly quiet and lightweight. The downside is that the m/l pillow isn't large enough for me. I've used it for 4 nights now and both sides of my columella are scabbed over from the rubbing. I've had this issue before with other masks, but fortunately, they've all had larger pillows for me to switch and alleviate the problem.If you have a medium or smaller nose, I think this mask is a slam dunk. The inflation of base of the pillow keeps everything in place as you sleep. The mask is super quiet. It's also very lightweight.If you have a larger nose, especially if you have a wide columella like me, you might want to skip this one.

Best Yet!

I have been struggling with Sleep Apnea masks and head gear for years; when I called into CPAP Supplies one day late last year to get my usual supply of replacement masks. The gentleman I spoke with over the phone was wonderful, and asked me how I was getting along with my mask. I told him the truth, I didn't like it all that much, but it was the lesser of several evils when it came to leaking, painful masks that left sores on your face the next day. My customer service very kindly suggested my trying a new type of mask, The Brevida, as it had been getting rave reviews for it's comfort and superior ability at containing air leaks. I figured "What the heck" and asked him to toss in one Brevida and one headgear with my order, on the off chance the mask would live up ... MoreI have been struggling with Sleep Apnea masks and head gear for years; when I called into CPAP Supplies one day late last year to get my usual supply of replacement masks. The gentleman I spoke with over the phone was wonderful, and asked me how I was getting along with my mask. I told him the truth, I didn't like it all that much, but it was the lesser of several evils when it came to leaking, painful masks that left sores on your face the next day. My customer service very kindly suggested my trying a new type of mask, The Brevida, as it had been getting rave reviews for it's comfort and superior ability at containing air leaks. I figured "What the heck" and asked him to toss in one Brevida and one headgear with my order, on the off chance the mask would live up to it's hype.Well, it has been seven months now and I have been using the Brevida exclusively! I have noticed little to no air leaks, absolute comfort, and I even manage to keep from ripping it off of my face halfway during the night. This mask is definitely worth it for me to switch. Anyone with mask problems should give this a try!

Best mask ever for those who have trouble wearing a regular mask.

I have tried for over 20yrs to wear a cpap mask.I always felt they were a torture device but finally I found this mask. What a difference it made for me. I now wear it almost every night. I have other issues which make sleep difficult but I like this mask. I even bought another one.

Better for higher pressure

I have used the P10 mask for several years without problems. I have also used an O2 ring that put on my finger to monitor for AFib. If I go into AFib during the night (it gives a distinctive pattern for the pulse rate when I am in AFib).Then, my sleep doctor upped the setting on the CPAP from 7 to 11. For six months since then, the green smiley face on my CPAP machine turned red every morning. So, I was monitoring my oxygenation level with the readings from my O2 Ring (which I generally had excellent numbers).Lofta offered a sale which allowed me to try a different mask and I chose the Brevia nasal pillows. The thinner plastic in their cushions seems more flexible and it seems like the higher pressure forces the cushion's plastic to bend to the shape of my ... MoreI have used the P10 mask for several years without problems. I have also used an O2 ring that put on my finger to monitor for AFib. If I go into AFib during the night (it gives a distinctive pattern for the pulse rate when I am in AFib).Then, my sleep doctor upped the setting on the CPAP from 7 to 11. For six months since then, the green smiley face on my CPAP machine turned red every morning. So, I was monitoring my oxygenation level with the readings from my O2 Ring (which I generally had excellent numbers).Lofta offered a sale which allowed me to try a different mask and I chose the Brevia nasal pillows. The thinner plastic in their cushions seems more flexible and it seems like the higher pressure forces the cushion's plastic to bend to the shape of my nostrils. So, as long as I go through the extra step of fitting the mask each night, the green smiley face on my CPAP machine greets me each morning again.

Brevida- Nasal Pillow : Comfortable, Easy, Convenient for My Sleep

I transitioned from the Resmed Nasal mask that had a plastic part that went up to my forehead. I didn't like that much. When I heard about the Brevida from Uncle Nikko I knew I wanted to try it. And voila, it was a huge difference in my sleep comfort. Shipment was relatively fast for being international. I'm very happy with Sleeplay.

Enjoy the ease of reorder

I recently received my F&P mask. I really like the ease of use of the subscription option so I don't have to set myself reminders on when to order new hoses/masks/tanks/filters. The one negative is Lofta's prices could be more competitive...maybe offer a price match guarantee? The F&P mask, for instance, can be found for ~$20 less on competitor's websites. Additionally, Lofta does not offer that nasal pillow sold alone without the full headband/facemask. The higher prices will ultimately drive me to other sellers if I can't price match here.

I wanted to love it...

I had high hopes for this mask. It’s quite comfortable, but in my opinion has some flaws. The swivel motion at the cushion is not very smooth, and tends to catch. The headgear straps always seem to twist when I put it on. And maybe I’m just not very smart, but I find the cushion very difficult to get on and off of the frame for cleaning. I’ve watched the instructional video a dozen times, but can’t get the trick of it. And worst of all: this mask comes with 2 cushions in the Fit Pack. One is XS/S, and the other is M/L. And I seem to be somewhere in between. So I wish there were 3 sizes. In summary, I think it’s a very comfortable mask, and for some it will be perfect. It just isn’t perfect for me.

Not perfect, but there’s a lot to like

I’ve tried five different masks and the Brevida is one of my top two. I like how quiet it is due to the washable diffuser filter. I like the swivel piece on the mask that allows for adjustments to hose placement. I like the simple to use headgear; I put one strap below my ponytail and one above and it stays in place very well. I’m not 100% sold on the nasal pillows. I start the night out okay, but after a couple hours it starts to irritate the inside edge of one nostril - it actually feels like it is cutting the skin inside my nose. I’ve tried using Lansinoh cream and Ayr Saline gel, but it doesn’t seem to fix the problem for me. What I really wish is that Fisher & Paykel would make it so their Evora Nasal cradle cushion would fit on the Brevida frame/headgear. I ... MoreI’ve tried five different masks and the Brevida is one of my top two. I like how quiet it is due to the washable diffuser filter. I like the swivel piece on the mask that allows for adjustments to hose placement. I like the simple to use headgear; I put one strap below my ponytail and one above and it stays in place very well. I’m not 100% sold on the nasal pillows. I start the night out okay, but after a couple hours it starts to irritate the inside edge of one nostril - it actually feels like it is cutting the skin inside my nose. I’ve tried using Lansinoh cream and Ayr Saline gel, but it doesn’t seem to fix the problem for me. What I really wish is that Fisher & Paykel would make it so their Evora Nasal cradle cushion would fit on the Brevida frame/headgear. I really prefer the nasal cradle to pillow cushions. The reason I don’t just stick with the Evora Nasal (not to be confused with the Evora full face, which I can’t stand), is that while the cradle cushion is good, there is no diffuser so it blows a steady stream of air that gets a bit annoying. Also, the Evora’s cap fit head gear isn’t quite as nice as the Brevida stretch strap headgear. If Fisher & Paykel could find a way to merge the Brevida and the Evora Nasal, I think that would make a great mask.

Tried Something New

I have been using a different pillow mask for the last 6 years. I thought I would try something new. My experience was less than acceptable. Having said that it is probably because I have a very small nose (very XS) so my seal was not great. I believe my experience would have been better if the sizing was for actual XS and not a S/XS. Also I move a lot in my sleep and this mask was just not up to the task. Back to my tried and true.