Everything was great until....
Everything was great until....
I've been using my mask for about 2 months and I have really gotten used to it and love it. It does what its supposed to do, and other than a few marks on my face it is causing me no problems. Until a few days ago it started hissing like crazy.
I put the hose with the end connected to the part that snaps into the mask against my hand tight, and heard no hissing. This makes me assume that there is no air escaping from the hose or anything. My mask is the same fit it has been this whole time, and I tried making it a bit tighter. The hissing seems to be coming from the part where you click it into the mask but I tried making sure it was in well. I have no idea if its broken or I'm overlooking something. I can't sleep like this because I don't think I'm getting as much air, and its loud and keeping me awake. Help!
I put the hose with the end connected to the part that snaps into the mask against my hand tight, and heard no hissing. This makes me assume that there is no air escaping from the hose or anything. My mask is the same fit it has been this whole time, and I tried making it a bit tighter. The hissing seems to be coming from the part where you click it into the mask but I tried making sure it was in well. I have no idea if its broken or I'm overlooking something. I can't sleep like this because I don't think I'm getting as much air, and its loud and keeping me awake. Help!
Re: Everything was great until....
It would certainly help if you listed your equipment so we knew what mask you were talking about.
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Machine: ResMed AirSense™ 10 AutoSet™ CPAP Machine with HumidAir™ Heated Humidifier |
Mask: Fisher & Paykel Vitera Full Face Mask with Headgear (S, M, or L Cushion) |
Additional Comments: Back up is S9 Autoset...... |
Re: Everything was great until....
It would help if we knew which mask you were talking about.
When you have time please add your equipment to your profile like I have mine. It helps us help you faster and better when we know what you are talking about.
wiki/index.php/Registering_Equipment_in_User_Profile
When you have time please add your equipment to your profile like I have mine. It helps us help you faster and better when we know what you are talking about.
wiki/index.php/Registering_Equipment_in_User_Profile
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Machine: AirCurve™ 10 VAuto BiLevel Machine with HumidAir™ Heated Humidifier |
Additional Comments: Mask Bleep Eclipse https://bleepsleep.com/the-eclipse/ |
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If you want to try the Eclipse mask and want a special promo code to get a little off the price...send me a private message.
If you want to try the Eclipse mask and want a special promo code to get a little off the price...send me a private message.
Re: Everything was great until....
What mask are you using?
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Additional Comments: might have to go to a FFM never could shut my mouth |
sleep ? what is this sleep you speak of ?
Re: Everything was great until....
Oh jeez, I am not even sure what kind I have or what they are called... I will get back to you and try to add it right now.
Re: Everything was great until....
okay all set! My info is in... hopefully that helps
Re: Everything was great until....
Thank you! I figured it out!Pugsy wrote:It would help if we knew which mask you were talking about.
When you have time please add your equipment to your profile like I have mine. It helps us help you faster and better when we know what you are talking about.
wiki/index.php/Registering_Equipment_in_User_Profile
Re: Everything was great until....
I read someplace that someone with the same mask had the leak where the hose snaps into the mask check to see if its clicked in right if so see if they will replace it
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Additional Comments: might have to go to a FFM never could shut my mouth |
sleep ? what is this sleep you speak of ?
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Thats what I'm worried about.. if its broken. I don't think I can get that part replaced. Only buy it. It seems to click into place (I hear it and it looks right) but its not acting as if it is. Thanks.k_ogre wrote:I read someplace that someone with the same mask had the leak where the hose snaps into the mask check to see if its clicked in right if so see if they will replace it
Re: Everything was great until....
Can you take it to your DME to see if they can check it??
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Mask: Mirage Activa™ LT Nasal CPAP Mask with Headgear |
Additional Comments: pressure 10-12 |
Re: Everything was great until....
I have never heard of a DME... I feel awfully dumb. My homecare provider... where I got the mask from... is an hour away so it is not an easy thing to do. I will look into it and maybe call them.herefishy wrote:Can you take it to your DME to see if they can check it??
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DME is cpap speak for Durable Medical Equipment Provider... so your homecare provider is your DME. I use the same mask that you have; the hissing air could simply be coming from the air vents around the nose piece, placed there to prevent re-breathing... you want to be breathing the air that's coming in from the machine. By all means, have your DME check it out if you're concerned about it, you'll sleep better knowing it's OK, and if it's not OK you'll know that too.
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Machine: PR System One REMStar 60 Series Auto CPAP Machine |
Mask: AirFit™ F10 Full Face Mask with Headgear |
Additional Comments: Sleepyhead |
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Now using AirFit F10 mask; Quattro Air is backup mask. RemZzzz mask liners with both.
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Thank you!library lady wrote:DME is cpap speak for Durable Medical Equipment Provider... so your homecare provider is your DME.
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Re: Everything was great until....
It is a full face mask and has an anti-asphyxiation valve near where it connects to the hose. It is possible that the valve is stuck open, causing air to escape there. There should be a little flap that can open and close. Sometimes it gets stuck.
Another thing to check is that the exhaust holes are not blocked. Sometimes a wet sneeze can cause some of the little holes to block and then it makes a hissing noise.
Another thing to check is that the exhaust holes are not blocked. Sometimes a wet sneeze can cause some of the little holes to block and then it makes a hissing noise.
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Mask: Quattro™ FX Full Face CPAP Mask with Headgear |
Humidifier: S9™ Series H5i™ Heated Humidifier with Climate Control |
Additional Comments: Resmed S9 autoset pressure range 11-17 |
Who would have thought it would be this challenging to sleep and breathe at the same time?
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I have checked that valve and it seems to be okay, able to move.zoocrewphoto wrote:It is a full face mask and has an anti-asphyxiation valve near where it connects to the hose. It is possible that the valve is stuck open, causing air to escape there. There should be a little flap that can open and close. Sometimes it gets stuck.
Another thing to check is that the exhaust holes are not blocked. Sometimes a wet sneeze can cause some of the little holes to block and then it makes a hissing noise.
I also checked the exhaust holes (the small holes around where the small part clicks in to the mask right?) and it did seem to have some junk in there, I washed it and made sure it was very clean. It didn't fix the problem.
Thank you