Barbara
                    
                    
                    
                    
                    
                    
                    
                        
                        
                        the nasal pillows that you referred to are actually small..."dime size" circular pads that fit at the opening of the nostrils  and are connected to a small tube that perform the CPAP rather than having the face mask....I have just had the experience of trying them...in a sleep study at local hospital..  they are comfortable and less cumbersom than the masks that are available.