ResMed Swift™ FX CPAP Nasal Pillows System & Headgear

by Anonymous on March 6, 2011

Very light, comfortable and easy to get used to. I've only been using a CPAP for about 2-1/2 months and tried a couple of designs and the Swift FX was head and shoulders above the others. Two things I've noticed; inflate the mask before positioning in the nose and you won't have to set the straps as tight to get a good seal, especially if you use the "ramp" feature and make sure the "flaps" inside the tubes which insert into your nose are down (these can get flipped up into the pillow and prevent the pillow from inflating and sealing properly).

by Anonymous on August 17, 2011

I have been using a cpap for several years now. I have used the swift, swift 2, the LT and one other type of mask. This is by far the best mask I have ever used. It is comfortable, does not leak and you can roll from side to side without the mask leaking. My setting is on 15 so it has been a challenge to get a mask that would seal correctly all night. My wife just started using a cpap and got this mask also. She has never complained of discomfort or leaking. It only took her a few days to get use to the cpap with this mask.

by Anonymous on June 23, 2011

New users, this is the #1 mask. No guessing game as to what size you need. On your first initial order you get all 3 sizes. You get to pick what fits you best.

by Anonymous on March 15, 2012

I tried to like this mask. Overall, it was very comfortable. However, I experienced discomfort from my nostril being sensitive after a week use. I believe this was due to no support for the hose. With the hose laying freely, it put added pressure on outer/upper side of my nostrils that later become sensitive. I tried securing the hose like the LT or II, but it just did not work out. I went back to the Swift II and all is good. I really wanted to like the FX, but maybe I'll try the LT.

by turbogibby2 on December 24, 2011

JUST VERY NICE TO USE- - AIR

by Glenn Nicks on January 15, 2012

I have had this for 6 months and I can sleep in any position. I can almost sleep with my face in my pillow. I got the cpap wipes with this and found they are not good for the nose pillows as the cleaner will irratate the nasel passage. In 6 months the pillows show little wear and seem like they will last a long time. For the first time in over 20 years something sized SMALL was the correct fit for me. Also my pressure is set at 16 and this was the only pillow that could handel the pressure.

by Janet on May 9, 2011

"Having used the Swift for two years, I decided to try the Swift FX - very, very comfortable."

by Anonymous on March 10, 2013

This mask is awesome. Been a happy Swift FX user since it's introduction a couple years ago. My Swift is now aging, wasn't looking for a something else but always curious about something new/better. The Fisher Paykel Pilairo came highly recommended so I thought I would give something new a try just to see what's out there. Upon receipt I hooked the Pilairo up and immediately noticed that it is a lot noisier than the Swift. I liked how comfortable it felt, it is at least as comfy as the FX, maybe even slightly better, but I simply couldn't overcome the noise level compared to the quiet FX. My wife even commented on the noise of the Pilairo immediately and didn't think she could handle listening to the Pilairo all night. It was also excessive for me and after only 10 minutes I had to shut things down and switched back to the FX. So, never even slept with it, not gonna work for me due to the high noise level. I also had concerns that the pillows, they don't seem like they will be very durable, the material that inflates is more like a thin latex glove matarial (slightly thicker than a glove but not much) and looks like it could tear easily. Anyway, back to the awesome Swift FX. Maybe some day someone will develop something better but for me the Swift FX is the best nasal pillows mask out there. Comfortable, light weight, very seldom leaks (and I sleep on my side and belly a fair amount) and it's super quiet... The Pilairo is on its way back, thank goodness I got the mask assurance this time.

by Anonymous on July 7, 2012

Most comfortable mask I've ever used but no matter how I adjust it I can't get it to stop leaking numerous times through the night.I believe it's too flexable.

by Anonymous on January 31, 2013

The large pillows cut into my lip causing pain. the small unit delivers too little air and is too closely spaced for my needs, even tho i enlarged the openings a bit for better flow. if they designed the pillows more egg shaped so a flatter edge rests against your face