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At Oregon Sleep Associates we have many years experience helping people choose the right CPAP mask for success with their sleep apnea treatment. We will be occasionally reviewing products we feel may help new or experienced CPAP users.

The Mirage™ FX nasal mask series is a recent addition to ResMed’s venerable line up of CPAP interfaces. The design focuses on providing a lightweight and simple alternative to traditional CPAP masks.

Highlights:

• Consisting of only four parts including the headgear, the Mirage™ FX weighs in at only 2.5 ounces. This makes it one of the lightest masks on the market today.  ResMed achieved weight reduction by paring down the rigid plastic frame inherent in most nasal masks.

  

• The soft silicone cushion of the Mirage™ FX forms the body of the mask, and the 44 integrated exhalation vents have been positioned in circular pattern around the interface elbow. Having this many vents in this configuration seems to help with noise, making the Mirage™ FX one of the quietest masks we’ve encountered.
• The cushion material is soft and forgiving, which is a nice feature for those who find nasal masks to be irritating or painful to wear all night. The cushion only comes in two sizes, standard and wide, which both fit in the same frame. ResMed claims that the cushions are “one size fits all” but in our experience “one size fits most” may be more accurate. Some people with large or long noses may not find this mask to work well for them but the majority of users will be fine.

• The forehead piece seems to be more of an attachment point for the headgear rather than a stabilizing pad seen on some masks. This may help in giving the user a feeling of having less equipment anchored to their face.
• Headgear on the Mirage™ FX features ResMed’s SoftEdge™ design and is nicely cushioned at the back of the head. The headgear is attached to the frame at the standard four points with hook and loop fasteners and seems very easy and intuitive to adjust. For those wishing to look stylish in their CPAP, this mask is also available as the ResMed Mirage™ FX for Her, which comes with a smaller pink headgear.

Summary:

Overall we’ve found the Mirage™ FX from ResMed is a great option for both new and experienced CPAP users. Its lightweight and open design create a feeling of “less mask” and a more natural therapy experience. The custom options are a nice touch and ease of use makes this a great choice. If you are a patient at Oregon Sleep Associates and would like to check out the FX contact our DME or if you are not in the Portland area,  you can always find the lowest prices on the Mirage™ FX here.