Can't catch my breath in my new FitLife Total face mask
- islandboy5150
- Posts: 302
- Joined: Fri Oct 15, 2010 9:14 pm
- Location: Temecula, California
- Contact:
Can't catch my breath in my new FitLife Total face mask
I keep waking up at all hours trying to catch my breath in my new mask. Checked my sleepyhead, only thing showing that I can tell are some leaks, but not real bad ones. I've even bumped up my pressure some. Kind of a scary feeling to wake up not able to catch my breath. This is a new thing I'm having trouble figuring out. Everything setup wise is all the same for years except for the mask. Went from a Q to a FitLife total face. Any thoughts?
_________________
Mask: AirFit™ F10 Full Face Mask with Headgear |
Humidifier: S9™ Series H5i™ Heated Humidifier with Climate Control |
Additional Comments: PAP-CAP for Headgear, Hose Cozy and Hose Boss |
Re: Can't catch my breath in my new FitLife Total face mask
If everything was fine for years with the Quattro...why make a change?
_________________
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: Can't catch my breath in my new FitLife Total face mask
What pressure are you using?
Do you use the ramp feature? If so at what for how long and do you have this problem catching your breath only in the middle of the middle of the night or when you first start the night.
Do you use the ramp feature? If so at what for how long and do you have this problem catching your breath only in the middle of the middle of the night or when you first start the night.
_________________
Machine: AirCurve™ 10 VAuto BiLevel Machine with HumidAir™ Heated Humidifier |
Additional Comments: Mask Bleep Eclipse https://bleepsleep.com/the-eclipse/ |
I may have to RISE but I refuse to SHINE.
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: Can't catch my breath in my new FitLife Total face mask
islandboy5150 wrote:I keep waking up at all hours trying to catch my breath in my new mask. Checked my sleepyhead, only thing showing that I can tell are some leaks, but not real bad ones. I've even bumped up my pressure some. Kind of a scary feeling to wake up not able to catch my breath. This is a new thing I'm having trouble figuring out. Everything setup wise is all the same for years except for the mask. Went from a Q to a FitLife total face. Any thoughts?
I have that happen occasionally, I found it is easier to just take a sleeping pill and don't worry about it, you will wake up in the morning and everything will be better.
Roger
_________________
Mask: Mirage Quattro™ Full Face CPAP Mask with Headgear |
Humidifier: S9™ Series H5i™ Heated Humidifier with Climate Control |
Additional Comments: My humidifier is the same listed but without the climate control. My software is version 3.11.009 |
- Sheriff Buford
- Posts: 4086
- Joined: Mon Aug 09, 2010 8:01 am
- Location: Kingwood, Texas
Re: Can't catch my breath in my new FitLife Total face mask
I'll be interested in your answers to Pugsy' questions. I'd suggest you bump up the EPR. EPR will drop the mask pressure upon exhale. I'm thinking that dropping the pressure will make it easier to inhale.
Also, make sure the "type pf mask" on the LCD screen is for full face.
Sheriff
Also, make sure the "type pf mask" on the LCD screen is for full face.
Sheriff
_________________
Machine: AirSense 11 Autoset |
Mask: Mirage Quattro™ Full Face CPAP Mask with Headgear |
- chunkyfrog
- Posts: 34461
- Joined: Mon Jul 12, 2010 5:10 pm
- Location: In the abyss that is Nebraska--wish me luck!
Re: Can't catch my breath in my new FitLife Total face mask
Look at the anti-asphyxia valve, and confirm that it is not misaligned due to a cough or sneeze.
Check the hose for kinks or internal obstructions.
Check the hose for kinks or internal obstructions.
_________________
Mask: AirFit™ P10 For Her Nasal Pillow CPAP Mask with Headgear |
Additional Comments: Airsense 10 Autoset for Her |
- islandboy5150
- Posts: 302
- Joined: Fri Oct 15, 2010 9:14 pm
- Location: Temecula, California
- Contact:
Re: Can't catch my breath in my new FitLife Total face mask
No ramp, 14.6cm, exhalation valve clear, epr set at 3, mask set at full face. Went to total face because I couldn't get my nose bridge to heal up. The Q was destroying my nose and wouldn't let it heal. May try straight CPAP at my prescribed pressure and see what happens.
I sleep on an adjustable bed with my legs and head elevated due to failed back surgery. Always have to sleep on my back now because of it.
Went back to the Q last night, had an ahi of 5. Never been over 2.8 before.
I sleep on an adjustable bed with my legs and head elevated due to failed back surgery. Always have to sleep on my back now because of it.
Went back to the Q last night, had an ahi of 5. Never been over 2.8 before.
_________________
Mask: AirFit™ F10 Full Face Mask with Headgear |
Humidifier: S9™ Series H5i™ Heated Humidifier with Climate Control |
Additional Comments: PAP-CAP for Headgear, Hose Cozy and Hose Boss |