Switching to pillows- trying

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Cardsfan
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Switching to pillows- trying

Post by Cardsfan » Sun Jun 18, 2017 4:37 pm

I am trying the P10 pillow mask again, for the 2nd time. I have been using a FX Nano nasal mask up till now. When you switch from a nasal mask to pillows, are there any adjustments that you had to make on your machine? Specifically, did you have to increase the humidity level, since it seems like the air is blowing up my nose? Also, does the pressure setting stay the same ? I know there is a mask setting on my machine and I changed that.

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Machine: ResMed AirSense™ 10 AutoSet™ CPAP Machine with HumidAir™ Heated Humidifier
Mask: AirFit™ P10 For Her Nasal Pillow CPAP Mask with Headgear
Additional Comments:  CPAP 10 cmH20., User since 1/1/15.

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Hopeful50
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Re: Switching to pillows- trying

Post by Hopeful50 » Sun Jun 18, 2017 9:23 pm

I also switched from nasal mask (Dreamwear) to pillows (Dreamwear Gel Pillows) a week ago. I only changed the machine setting from nasal to pillows, no changes to humidity (don't use it) or pressure. Everything seems fine, other than a slightly sore nose.

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Machine: ResMed AirSense™ 10 AutoSet™ CPAP Machine with HumidAir™ Heated Humidifier
Mask: Bleep DreamPort CPAP Mask Solution
Additional Comments: Pressure 13-20, EPR 3

Cardsfan
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Re: Switching to pillows- trying

Post by Cardsfan » Mon Jun 19, 2017 7:15 am

Update- I added more humidity last night, from a setting of 3 to 5. It definitely helped. I even think I could use some more humidity.

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Machine: ResMed AirSense™ 10 AutoSet™ CPAP Machine with HumidAir™ Heated Humidifier
Mask: AirFit™ P10 For Her Nasal Pillow CPAP Mask with Headgear
Additional Comments:  CPAP 10 cmH20., User since 1/1/15.