[Poll] Do you use "exhalation relief" on your CPAP machine?

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Do you use any form of "exhalation relief" on your cpap machine?

My machine does not have any form of exhalation relief available.
3
2%
My machine has exhalation relief but I don't use it.
20
16%
I use a bi-level machine so my inhale and exhale pressures are set separately.
25
19%
I use exhalation relief at the lowest setting.
12
9%
I use exhalation relief at the medium setting.
23
18%
I use exhalation relief at the highest setting.
40
31%
I didn't know about exhalation relief - I have to go check this out!
3
2%
I don't know or care about exhalation relief.
3
2%
 
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SewTired
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Re: [Poll] Do you use "exhalation relief" on your CPAP machine?

Post by SewTired » Tue Jul 14, 2015 2:26 pm

Now that I've had two different machines over a short while, I just wanted to add for newbies to consider changing that EPR when you switch to a different mask. I found I use a 3 with the nose pillows and a 1 or 2 with the nasal mask. It's all personal preference, so whatever works for you is the right choice.

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Uncle_Bob
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Re: [Poll] Do you use "exhalation relief" on your CPAP machine?

Post by Uncle_Bob » Tue Jul 14, 2015 7:03 pm

i don't use exhalation relief ever since a member called restedgal convinced me that its just essentially pressure relief and thats what is keep our airway clear isn't it?

There may be a link in her collection of links thread ...

viewtopic.php?f=1&t=17435&st=0&sk=t&sd=a

the threads in that link on hose covers and repti cables to prevent rainout and Pantyhose tights to use as a homemade strap, those were the days

rookie papers these days have it easy
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