Soft Cloth Nasal Mask Helps CPAP Users

The mask requires no forehead support, thus giving users a clear field of vision at night and easily accommodating eyeglasses for bedtime reading or TV watching. A unique loose-fit headgear that conforms to each user's face avoids pressure points, sore spots, or pinching, even after wearing the mask all night.

The SleepWeaver Élan works by inflating like a balloon for an extra-secure, comfortable fit. A detachable 90° elbow with 360° rotation allows for over the head hose placement. The latex-free cloth itself is cool, dry, and nonallergenic, and can be cleaned by hand or in a washing machine. The operation is extremely quiet and no air blows into the facial area. The SleepWeaver Élan is a product of Circadiance (Export, PA, USA), and comes in five color options and two sizes (regular and large).

“We designed SleepWeaver Élan to satisfy an even wider range of the growing population of sleep apnea patients,” said David Groll, president and CEO of Circadiance. “By adding SleepWeaver Élan to our line of soft cloth nasal masks, we're able to give PAP users a wider variety of choice and in an effort to improve patient desire to continue their PAP therapy.”

CPAP is the use of a continuous, constant flow of air to maintain positive airway pressure. The ventilator does not cycle during CPAP, no additional pressure above the level of CPAP is provided, and patients must initiate all of their breaths. CPAP typically is used for people who have breathing problems, such as obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), by building a mild airway pressure that prevents it from collapsing or becoming blocked.

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