Pilairo

[symmit]

Woohoo - now available from intus! Mine's ordered and on its way!

Expect usual detailed review in a week or two's time!

[Sleep2Snore]

Look forward to it. Independent reviews most welcome

[martin]

Used it for first time last night and very impressed so far. First mask I've used with bits going up my nose so there was a bit of trepidation. Headgear very easy to use, sealing excellent and I have facial hair which sometimes causes problems leaks. No movement of mask during the night, join betweeen mask and tubing very flexible. Venting was a bit louder than the sleepweaver according to my independant witness but not enough to earn me a dig in the ribs and def a lot less noisy than the magpies in our back garden. Also no pressure on the bridge of the nose which is nice for the 3 oclock wake up and then over tightening straps and remzz sliding off to one side. After our one date, I am totally in love with it and we want to stay together forever. After our first break up (bad mask night)I will no doubt be cursing something about it but so far so excellent.
I can see my gel mask being consigned to the dark dusty corner of the wardrobe where the toys of yesterday congregate......though I did find my old Scalextric set there and it's still great fun!!

[dravidio]

I have ordered one today. My sleepweaver has been a breakthrough but is falling to bits - the headgear is really shoddy - so now I know I can get along with nasal masks - I couldn't resist splashing out and buying this one. Will report back. It looks a really good piece of kit and with just the one strap I hope it will be as good as it looks.

[symmit]

First impressions: great seal, easy to fit, high flow and low exhalation resistance. Had to turn pressure up a little as it seems to be a bit less effective, i think the low resistance is a bit of a pressure drop. Noisier than most of my other masks.

Bit of irritation first couple of nights on inside of nostrils but now going away.

This is a very good piece of kit, and very easy to use. Only marks left on face if sleeping on side from elastic and they go with morning wash.

Full review soon guys, but so far so good.

[dravidio]

Mistake!

Why do I keep doing it? £99 wasted. I must come to the conclusion that I cannot allow anything silicon to touch my face because I cannot stand it. I lasted about 30 minutes before reaching for my sleepweaver. The things shoved up my nose were painful and irritating - and it didn't seem to push enough air through.

I should have read other reviews from the US which I did after my mad impulse buy. So I have worn it for 30 minutes - am very happy to clean it and sterilise it and will accept any reasonable offer.

[Aspasia]

Dravidio, would you accept £60?

[martin]

Still happy, slight dryness in nostrils in the morning and sometimes the headgear slips due to me tossing and turning during the night. Sleepweaver a bit more stable but this wins due to less strapping. Hadn't tried up the nose masks before but this one is quite comfortable.

Sorry it didn't work for you dravidio, but methinks thats why there is a plethora of designs out there as one design def don't fit all, though we do keep hoping the new one will work miracles.

[Sleep2Snore]

I just wish they would make some of these masks that use Nasal Pillows more adjustable. That the manufactures of these would make the Pillows themselves turn so you can adjust them to suit you nostrils. A lot of then out now are in a fixed position, fine if they happen to suit you, but hopeless if they don't.

Glad you fine it a success

That is the biggest hurdle with masks, no two masks are the same to same to others.

[martin]

First severe drawback with mask........messy damp sneeze ! Sigh, need I say more. Strictly I suppose its not a design fault but it wasn't fun (though apparently it was funny to third party observers)

[martin]

Update to Pilairo ............. Anyone any suggestions for dryness in the inside of the nostrils with nasal cushions? Don't like the smell of Vaseline. Still like the mask and switch between it and sleep weaver but had to use it for 4 days in a row and my schnozz suffered a bit.

[symmit]

I just persevered through it - though turning up the humidity seems to be a must with the Pilairo.

[Sparticus]

Update to Pilairo ............. Anyone any suggestions for dryness in the inside of the nostrils with nasal cushions? Don't like the smell of Vaseline. Still like the mask and switch between it and sleep weaver but had to use it for 4 days in a row and my schnozz suffered a bit.

Try this, it should help with your problem

http://voices.yahoo.com/product-review-vaseline-baby-589816.html

[martin]

From Baby Vaseline link

"Cautions
Do not use on overly deep or puncture wounds, infections, or lacerations. If accidentally swallowed, contact a physician or Poison Control Center. If the condition does not improve within 7 days of use, or if it worsens, call a doctor. Avoid the eye area and Keep Out of Reach of Children."

Em.............My nose is def near my eyes and is breathing still ingesting?

Mind you , smelling like a baby's bum would be a def improvement in this heat.

That's a washed post used diaper bum...........not a .........well.........never mind

[Sparticus]

From Baby Vaseline link

"Cautions
Do not use on overly deep or puncture wounds, infections, or lacerations. If accidentally swallowed, contact a physician or Poison Control Center. If the condition does not improve within 7 days of use, or if it worsens, call a doctor. Avoid the eye area and Keep Out of Reach of Children."

Em.............My nose is def near my eyes and is breathing still ingesting?

Mind you , smelling like a baby's bum would be a def improvement in this heat.

That's a washed post used diaper bum...........not a .........well.........never mind

Sorry about that Martin, I just did a quick search to see if you could get it in other smells. Note to self, read thoroughly before posting