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by RickPC123
Fri Nov 17, 2023 7:06 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Need help with high leak rate (30 L/m) please
Replies: 27
Views: 8376

Re: Need help with high leak rate (30 L/m) please

Progress Update: 1. Mask Seal Issue: Solved. Got the Bleep Eclipse and it is great. Complete seal. The skin around my nose is a little sore but it is an excellent mask! Thanks for the great recommendation. 2. Mouth Breathing Issue: Got a Mouth Shield (silicone shield inside mouth) and Hostage Tape t...
by RickPC123
Tue Nov 14, 2023 7:48 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Need help with high leak rate (30 L/m) please
Replies: 27
Views: 8376

Re: Need help with high leak rate (30 L/m) please

Excellent!
Thank you for your wise insights!
The CPAP life can be very complicated and you are really helping people who would be stumbling around in the dark.
Thank you so much!!
by RickPC123
Mon Nov 13, 2023 8:39 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Need help with high leak rate (30 L/m) please
Replies: 27
Views: 8376

Re: Need help with high leak rate (30 L/m) please

Great! I will try both.

Question- From looking at the numbers, does it seem that the leak rate is significantly impairing the efficacy of the therapy ?
Or does it seem like it only has a small effect?

Thanks!
by RickPC123
Mon Nov 13, 2023 10:32 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Need help with high leak rate (30 L/m) please
Replies: 27
Views: 8376

Re: Need help with high leak rate (30 L/m) please

Ok I raised the minimum pressure to 8.8 Also I don’t have an “AutoStart” setting in the Resmed 10 however it does have a “SmartStart” which I am assuming is the equivalent. I checked and that is off. So what do you think is causing these leaks and what permutations can I try to get rid of them? Than...
by RickPC123
Mon Nov 13, 2023 10:12 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Need help with high leak rate (30 L/m) please
Replies: 27
Views: 8376

Re: Need help with high leak rate (30 L/m) please

Are those leaks causing you to wake up during the night fairly often?

I’m waking up around 3 times per night. There seems to be a correlation with the leak times.

Are you experiencing any nasal congestion?
Slight but not bad at all.
by RickPC123
Sun Nov 12, 2023 9:47 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Need help with high leak rate (30 L/m) please
Replies: 27
Views: 8376

Re: Need help with high leak rate (30 L/m) please

https://imgur.com/a/p9Kg9h3

Here is my SD card information read by OSCAR.

Any insights or advice based on this would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks so much!!
by RickPC123
Mon Nov 06, 2023 7:50 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Need help with high leak rate (30 L/m) please
Replies: 27
Views: 8376

Re: Need help with high leak rate (30 L/m) please

I’m 56 and I’m sure that’s why I make so many trips.

That’s good to know it unhooks so easily. I’ll try that tonight.

Thanks for all the great advice!
by RickPC123
Mon Nov 06, 2023 7:31 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Need help with high leak rate (30 L/m) please
Replies: 27
Views: 8376

Re: Need help with high leak rate (30 L/m) please

Sorry I missed those questions: Are you sleeping soundly for the most part or are you waking frequently during the night for some reason or the other? I’m sleeping pretty soundly. I get up 2-3 times per night to urinate but that has been like that for a few years. How are you feeling during the day?...
by RickPC123
Mon Nov 06, 2023 6:52 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Need help with high leak rate (30 L/m) please
Replies: 27
Views: 8376

Re: Need help with high leak rate (30 L/m) please

Thank you so much for the great ideas! I will try those masks! The 30-35 L/m number is from my daily report in the Resmed MyAir app. I am relieved to think the pillow type mask can work. Are there any other suggestions for me to try?- ie what if it is me wrestling the mask off while unconscious- any...
by RickPC123
Mon Nov 06, 2023 4:26 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Need help with high leak rate (30 L/m) please
Replies: 27
Views: 8376

Need help with high leak rate (30 L/m) please

I could really use some help with this issue, it is driving me nuts. I got a diagnosis and bought a Resmed Airsense 10 about a month ago. I have a beard so the store recommended Phillips dreamwear nasal pillows. It’s set to auto with max pressure 20. I’ve been getting pretty consistently 30-35 L/min...