Re: Nose Vents
James Dobson (smdi(AT)Atcon.com)
Tue, 14 Jan 1997 19:34:23 -0400 (AST)
At 16:07 14/01/97 -0500, you wrote:
>Hi,
>
> I am a long time vent user. Over the years, I have used a Cuirass shell,
>trach, and now an IPPV (Bantam) with a Lip-Seal mouth piece. I have used
>this last system for the past 16 years. I am fairly happy with it but I am
>considering trying some type of nasal vent. Is there anyone out there that
>has used a nasal vent? If so, are you happy with it? Also, where does one
>get these? My current provider is Lifecare (Respironics). I contacted them
>several years ago and they sent me what I considered to be a cumbersome and
>not very comfortable nose piece. I could not get used to it. However, I have
>heard and read about many new types of nose vents. If there is anyone out
>there using nose type vents would you please give me some advise?
>
>Dan
>drv(AT)worldpath.net
>Dan
>
>
>Hello Dan,
I use a nasal mask at night for sleeping and have been using
it now for about three years. I was personally fitted for the proper mask
and after a few failures, finally found the right one. I am very satisfied
with it (Respironics - known here as VitalAire). You might give the
following a try:
Respironics Inc.
1001 Murry Ridge Dr.
Murryville
PA 15668-8550
800/345-6443 or 412/733-0200
FAX 412/733-0299
http://www.respironics.com
James