Do I need another mask ?

JohnMudie · Post by **JohnMudie** » Mon May 28, 2007 2:10 pm

This is one of my better printouts from Encore Pro.

Newbies: A discussion of leak rates may be found at http://sleepapnea.wikia.com/wiki/Mask_Leak_Rate

My leak rate is 42 lpm which is higher than the intentional leak rate of 27 plm which is expected of a ComfortFull 2 Face Mask at 9 cm H20..

The trace shows clear evidence of mask leakage during the night.

While my AHI is only 0.2 , I am querying whether or not to put more effort into reducing the leak rate. While my energy level is better than when I started CPAP , I am still experiencing significant episodes of fatigue and tiredness.

Comments and suggestions welcomed

John M

blarg · Post by **blarg** » Mon May 28, 2007 2:34 pm

If you've got money to spare, it certainly wouldn't hurt to get another FFM. That said, you're doing pretty darn well considering.

RosemaryB · Post by **RosemaryB** » Mon May 28, 2007 8:00 pm

Wow, my leak rate is sometimes near perfect, a nearly straight line, but even with a near perfect leak rate my AHI can hover around 5. Last night was good, though. I had a 2.5. I'm still playing with the pressure and at least I know it's not leaks causing it.

you really are doing well.

Machine	Mask	Humidifier

Additional Comments: Getting tired of feeling exhausted so often during the day and having to nap