Snoring with Full Mask on, low leak rate on graph.

With my full face mask on, a ResMed F10, I am snoring loud enough to drive my wife out of the room. I checked my leak rate on SleepyHead, and from what I can tell it was low. Does this indicate that my pressure is set too low at 9? If so, can I either increase my pressure on my own, or maybe switch the setting to auto rather than fixed?

I'm still new to this, just finished my first week on cpap.

Austringer wrote:With my full face mask on, a ResMed F10, I am snoring loud enough to drive my wife out of the room. I checked my leak rate on SleepyHead, and from what I can tell it was low. Does this indicate that my pressure is set too low at 9? If so, can I either increase my pressure on my own, or maybe switch the setting to auto rather than fixed?

I'm still new to this, just finished my first week on cpap.

in the interests of domestic harmony, I'd do it, either one

Austringer wrote:With my full face mask on, a ResMed F10, I am snoring loud enough to drive my wife out of the room. I checked my leak rate on SleepyHead, and from what I can tell it was low. Does this indicate that my pressure is set too low at 9? If so, can I either increase my pressure on my own, or maybe switch the setting to auto rather than fixed?

I'm still new to this, just finished my first week on cpap.

Sounds like you've answered your own question(s).
But, if you're snoring alot, I wouldn't switch to Auto mode......unless you like LOTS of pressure and having the mask blown off your face and lots of leaks to go with it. ( 9 cm. would feel like "nothing" )
Personally, I'd bump it up one centimeter at a time and for a few nights with each setting (keep checking your data).
And, if you're not already, try doing some nasal cleansing before bedtime. Nasal congestion will exacerbate the "snore" numbers.


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Wulfman... wrote: But, if you're snoring alot, I wouldn't switch to Auto mode......unless you like LOTS of pressure and having the mask blown off your face and lots of leaks to go with it.

or maybe, the auto would bump the pressure just enough to stop the snores, just like it's designed to do, and you have no way of knowing if that'd be 1, 2, or 10 cm of pressure.

why use scare tactics?

palerider wrote:

Wulfman... wrote: But, if you're snoring alot, I wouldn't switch to Auto mode......unless you like LOTS of pressure and having the mask blown off your face and lots of leaks to go with it.

or maybe, the auto would bump the pressure just enough to stop the snores, just like it's designed to do, and you have no way of knowing if that'd be 1, 2, or 10 cm of pressure.

why use scare tactics?

Because I've seen the "reality" in many, many reports........"Forewarned is forearmed".
Pressure increases can easily be done in straight pressure, and without some of the possible consequences.


Den

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Wulfman... wrote:

palerider wrote:

Wulfman... wrote: But, if you're snoring alot, I wouldn't switch to Auto mode......unless you like LOTS of pressure and having the mask blown off your face and lots of leaks to go with it.

or maybe, the auto would bump the pressure just enough to stop the snores, just like it's designed to do, and you have no way of knowing if that'd be 1, 2, or 10 cm of pressure.

why use scare tactics?

Because I've seen the "reality" in many, many reports........"Forewarned is forearmed".
Pressure increases can easily be done in straight pressure, and without some of the possible consequences.

aside from the fact that it's physically impossible for an autoset, (at 20cm) bilevel, (at 25cm) or even a NIV machine (at 30cm) to cause a mask to be "blown off your face"....

you sound like a hyperbolic newbie.

palerider wrote:

Wulfman... wrote:

palerider wrote:

Wulfman... wrote: But, if you're snoring alot, I wouldn't switch to Auto mode......unless you like LOTS of pressure and having the mask blown off your face and lots of leaks to go with it.

or maybe, the auto would bump the pressure just enough to stop the snores, just like it's designed to do, and you have no way of knowing if that'd be 1, 2, or 10 cm of pressure.

why use scare tactics?

Because I've seen the "reality" in many, many reports........"Forewarned is forearmed".
Pressure increases can easily be done in straight pressure, and without some of the possible consequences.

aside from the fact that it's physically impossible for an autoset, (at 20cm) bilevel, (at 25cm) or even a NIV machine (at 30cm) to cause a mask to be "blown off your face"....

you sound like a hyperbolic newbie.

Depending on the strap tension adjustments.....it doesn't take much to keep a mask on at 9 cm. Crank it up to 12, 15 or more and it can get a little (or a lot) "leaky". I can tell quite a bit of difference with even three extra centimeters.


Den

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Wulfman... wrote:

palerider wrote:

Wulfman... wrote:

palerider wrote:

Wulfman... wrote: But, if you're snoring alot, I wouldn't switch to Auto mode......unless you like LOTS of pressure and having the mask blown off your face and lots of leaks to go with it.

or maybe, the auto would bump the pressure just enough to stop the snores, just like it's designed to do, and you have no way of knowing if that'd be 1, 2, or 10 cm of pressure.
why use scare tactics?

Because I've seen the "reality" in many, many reports........"Forewarned is forearmed".
Pressure increases can easily be done in straight pressure, and without some of the possible consequences.

aside from the fact that it's physically impossible for an autoset, (at 20cm) bilevel, (at 25cm) or even a NIV machine (at 30cm) to cause a mask to be "blown off your face"....
you sound like a hyperbolic newbie.

Depending on the strap tension adjustments.....it doesn't take much to keep a mask on at 9 cm. Crank it up to 12, 15 or more and it can get a little (or a lot) "leaky". I can tell quite a bit of difference with even three extra centimeters.

of course it's more challenging to contain leaks at 15 than 9. I don't believe that was ever in question. it's still physically impossible for .28 psi to cause that "blown off your face" effect you dragged out. leaks? sure. *cough* mask liners *cough*.

all of which is *completely and totally beside the point*.

if it takes 15cm for the snoring to be reduced to the point that his wife doesn't flee the room, it doesn't matter whether that's determined over nearly a month of inching up the pressure, or one night on auto, well, except for having his wife in with him sooner when on auto. (supposing needing to go to 15, that'd be 6 increases, and "a few days" = 4, that'd be 24 days before your proposal would be done)

up to you, Austringer

palerider wrote:

Austringer wrote:With my full face mask on, a ResMed F10, I am snoring loud enough to drive my wife out of the room. I checked my leak rate on SleepyHead, and from what I can tell it was low. Does this indicate that my pressure is set too low at 9? If so, can I either increase my pressure on my own, or maybe switch the setting to auto rather than fixed?

I'm still new to this, just finished my first week on cpap.

in the interests of domestic harmony, I'd do it, either one

Improving health, energy, and general well-being might be nice, but you hit priority one on the head!

[/quote]of course it's more challenging to contain leaks at 15 than 9. I don't believe that was ever in question. it's still physically impossible for .28 psi to cause that "blown off your face" effect you dragged out. leaks? sure. *cough* mask liners *cough*.

all of which is *completely and totally beside the point*.

if it takes 15cm for the snoring to be reduced to the point that his wife doesn't flee the room, it doesn't matter whether that's determined over nearly a month of inching up the pressure, or one night on auto, well, except for having his wife in with him sooner when on auto. (supposing needing to go to 15, that'd be 6 increases, and "a few days" = 4, that'd be 24 days before your proposal would be done)

up to you, Austringer [/quote]

I am going to set it on auto. I think it will help me evaluate where I am a little quicker. If I run into issues with my mask, or feel that I am having a hard time with the pressure, I can always go back and take a more conservative approach. Well, turns out I'm jumping the gun a little with "I am going to set it on auto." I've been searching the internet to find instructions on how to get into the "clinical" menu, so far I have not been able to find anything.

Does anybody have a to instructions?

Sorry, I messed the quotes up...I'll figure it out sooner or later.

Austringer wrote:Sorry, I messed the quotes up...I'll figure it out sooner or later.

you opened with a close quote [/quote] that goes at the end

Austringer wrote: I am going to set it on auto. I think it will help me evaluate where I am a little quicker. If I run into issues with my mask, or feel that I am having a hard time with the pressure, I can always go back and take a more conservative approach. Well, turns out I'm jumping the gun a little with "I am going to set it on auto." I've been searching the internet to find instructions on how to get into the "clinical" menu, so far I have not been able to find anything.

Does anybody have a to instructions?

go here: http://apneaboard.com/adjust-cpap-press ... tup-manual

scroll down to section three, about 'request manual by email' and request:
ResMed AirSense 10 AutoSet, AutoSet for Her, Elite & CPAP (combined manual)

that'll get you all the sekretz

the tl;dr answer is 'hold down home, and the knob for three seconds' but, do get the manual.

palerider wrote: go here: http://apneaboard.com/adjust-cpap-press ... tup-manual

scroll down to section three, about 'request manual by email' and request:
ResMed AirSense 10 AutoSet, AutoSet for Her, Elite & CPAP (combined manual)

that'll get you all the sekretz

the tl;dr answer is 'hold down home, and the knob for three seconds' but, do get the manual.

I won't know until it's posted, but hopefully I got the open quote right this time, thank you very much for all of the information! I ordered the manual, and will make sure to read the whole thing. In the meantime I will not not be able to resist taking a peak inside the "forbidden setup." What is it about feeling like you're doing something you're not really supposed to that is so much fun??

Austringer wrote: I won't know until it's posted, ... What is it about feeling like you're doing something you're not really supposed to that is so much fun??

you can always use the 'preview' option to check what your post will look like before hitting 'submit'

as to your question... I don't know, but I do know what you're talking about

it's even more fun if your DME or doctor has a conniption fit. (so I've heard) *lol*