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Sleep Products

ResMed Corp. today released the new Mirage Micro for Kids nasal mask, its second patient interface for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children.

Based on the design and personalized comfort features of the original Mirage Micro, the nasal mask now comes in a small headgear size, but also includes a small cushion suitable for children.

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Philips Respironics has released its newest nasal mask, the ComfortGel Blue nasal mask, used in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

Based on the company’s blue gel masks, the product is designed to help patient comfort and compliance.

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ResMed today introduced the Mirage Activa LT nasal mask, saying it is a versatile, high-performance mask with increased ease-of-use and new comfort features, along with a quiet, lightweight design. The Activa LT is an everyday nasal mask to helps ensure user comfort, and should help drive compliance.

The Activa LT is designed to accommodate a patient’s unique needs to provide a comfortable, quiet therapy environment. The compact ActiveCell cushion automatically adjusts to varying sleep positions and pressure modes, while the floating seal reduces facial marks and eye irritation produced by headgear tension and mask-leak.

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ResMed is the first company to release a nasal pillow system designed just for women with the market release of its latest mask, the Swift LT for Her. According to ResMed, it is the first mask designed specifically to address the 85 percent of women diagnosed with sleep apnea who feel they have special needs in mask choice.

In releasing the Swift LT for Her, ResMed said it was responding to an identified market demand, including trying to address issues that may be unique to women. The new mask may also address issues related to long hair in either sex.

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