Help! - Large leaks over 50% of the night
Help! - Large leaks over 50% of the night
I have tried two different FF masks now with same results. AHI over 5.0 each night and 40-50% of the night is large leaks. I am clean shaven. What can be done to stem the leaks? I am not getting good therapy. Thanks in advance.
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Machine: DreamStation Auto CPAP Machine |
Mask: AirFit™ F20 For Her Full Face CPAP Mask with Headgear |
Humidifier: DreamStation Heated Humidifier |
Additional Comments: Max pressure set at 15cm |
Re: Help! - Large leaks over 50% of the night
Are you washing your face really clean before putting on the mask? The face needs to be clean to perfect the seal.Jason S. wrote:I have tried two different FF masks now with same results. AHI over 5.0 each night and 40-50% of the night is large leaks. I am clean shaven. What can be done to stem the leaks? I am not getting good therapy. Thanks in advance.
You may have to look into liners. PadaCheck offers reasonably priced liners for the mask.
I wish you well
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Machine: DreamStation BiPAP® Auto Machine |
Mask: Zzz-Mask Full Face CPAP Mask with Headgear |
Humidifier: DreamStation Heated Humidifier |
Additional Comments: Settings are IPap 23 EPap 19 |
Re: Help! - Large leaks over 50% of the night
You might have to try a third FF mask or try mask liners...they usually help.
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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: Help! - Large leaks over 50% of the night
Also how old are the cushions on your masks? They may need replaced. Did they always leak on you?
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Machine: DreamStation BiPAP® Auto Machine |
Mask: Zzz-Mask Full Face CPAP Mask with Headgear |
Humidifier: DreamStation Heated Humidifier |
Additional Comments: Settings are IPap 23 EPap 19 |
Re: Help! - Large leaks over 50% of the night
Any specific reason you're using an FFM? Are you a side sleeper?
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Mask: AirFit™ P10 Nasal Pillow CPAP Mask with Headgear |
Humidifier: S9™ Series H5i™ Heated Humidifier with Climate Control |
Additional Comments: Sleepyhead SW. NeilMed and Alkalol Nasal rinses. Veramyst. AutoPAP 11-20 cms. Started June '14, untreated AHI 31-38, with PAP around 1. |
Re: Help! - Large leaks over 50% of the night
Make sure that you don't have any holes somewhere in the circuit....like in the hose or a bad connection.
Just in case.....
Sorry, can't help with full face mask fitting...never used one.
If you want to try a nasal pillow mask for grins...I have one you can have...new and unused. They are so much easier to get to seal and stay sealed.
If you can't ever breathe only through your nose though...won't help you.
Just in case.....
Sorry, can't help with full face mask fitting...never used one.
If you want to try a nasal pillow mask for grins...I have one you can have...new and unused. They are so much easier to get to seal and stay sealed.
If you can't ever breathe only through your nose though...won't help you.
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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.