I definitely understand that. I dealt with something similar, and it’s really hard to break through it. Even then, it only takes one bad doctor to set you back all over again.

It’s also worth noting that there are a few settings (related to his pressure) that are locked out and only his doctor can change (though, with the Airsense 11 they can do it remotely without him having to go in… I just message my doctors when that happens). Outside that, there are TONS of settings he can adjust for his own comfort. I’d definitely recommend looking up some videos in the machine so he can at least dial it in to his own preferences.

The Philips masks 100% do fit, but they require an adapter. That’s likely the issue you ran into. If you just order the mask itself, it will come with the mask frame, the cushion, and the headband, but no adapter. If you order the kit in a specific size, or the fit kit that comes with each size cushion, it should include the adapter. I only have the Amara View on hand right now, but I’ll throw the model numbers I use/order below. Once you have the adapter, it’ll fit all of the Philips masks and can be cleaned like the hose, so you don’t have to replace the whole kit. I typically get one kit every year, I’ll buy one or two extra headbands, and then enough cushions to replace them every 2-3 months. Significantly cheaper that way if you have to cover any of it out of pocket. I also do two heated hoses per year. If he isn’t using a heated hose, the change is dramatic. The biggest difference between the Amara View and the Dreamwear is that the Amara is a rigid plastic mask with silicone seal that sits over the mouth and under the nose (nothing on the bridge of the nose), and the hose attaches at the chin. The Dreamwear is almost fully silicone, only one small section of hard plastic, fits the same way over the mouth and under the nose, but the hair channel travels up both cheeks and the hose connects at the top of the head. The Dreamwear is a bit more comfortable and I prefer the hose placement considerably more, but with how I sleep it tends to rub a spot where my lip meets my nose and causes it to be sore. That seems to be more of an uncommon issue though. The Amara gives me zero discomfort at all, the hose placement is just less ideal.

Resmed Heated Hose: ClimatelineAir 11 model 39102

Amara View Kit (large size): Philips model 1090624

Amara View Replacement Cushion (large size): Philips model 1090694

Amara View Headband (large size): Philips model 1090696

You’ll want to lookup the right sizes for him. That said, the headband only comes in standard or large. So, if you buy any kit with the right headband, you can just buy the cushion in the other sizes instead of having to buy a bunch of full kits. Also worth noting, I have a full beard and have zero issues with either mask system as far as getting a good seal goes, so he shouldn’t need any of the liners or anything like that some masks require.

If you think of any other questions, feel free to reply or shoot me a message. I’m happy to help if I can.