About
The OptiPillow Device
OptiPillows is a reusable anti-snoring EPAP (Expiratory Positive Airway Pressure) mask for treatment of snoring and mild to moderate OSA that includes mild nasal dilation. The OptiPillows EPAP Mask is developed with no adhesive strips or power supply requirements – but with an emphasis on portability, usability and affordability
The OptiPillows mask allows minimal resistance inhalation with, and adjustable expiratory resistance according to the patient’s comfort and treatment efficacy. The EPAP mask is secured like a nasal pillow mask providing a seal against the nostrils and the rotating sleeve on the valve is adjusted to titrate the pressure up or down as needed.
Key Features:
- Starter Kit includes 3 sizes of cushions, headgear and proprietary valve.
- Reusable – Replacement recommendation once every 12 months
- Adjustable Expiratory resistance – starting below Theravent Snore Therapy and titratable to above Provent Sleep Apnoea Treatment
- Low inspiratory resistance.
- No Prescription Required
- Ideal for traveling and camping: approved for in-flight use
- FDA cleared | TGA registered
How does Nasal EPAP work:
During Inhalation the patient inhales through their nose as normal. During exhalation, the valve closes and air passes through a narrow opening. This creates resistance to airflow, thus increasing the backpressure in the upper airways. There are 3 known mechanisms of action for EPAP:
- The back pressure slows down exhalation and leads to pressure remaining in the airways at the end of exhalation. This holds the airway wider than normal breathing.
- This increased air in the lungs at the end of exhalation (FRC) causes a ‘Tracheal Tug’ reducing the susceptibility of the airways to collapse.
- There is a slight CO2 increase. This improves muscle tone and respiratory drive.
How much pressure is generated through the OptiPillows EPAP Mask?
The pressure during exhalation can be adjusted by rotating the patented sleeve valve to close or open the side resistance.
- With resistance fully open, it generates 1 to 3 cmH2O of pressure.
- With resistance, 50% closed, it generates 3 to 7 cmH2O of pressure. (similar resistance to Theravent Regular)
- With resistance, 75% closed, it generates 8 to 14 cmH2O of pressure.