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by DNA256#
Fri Jan 05, 2024 1:19 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Leaks and machine capability/reliability
Replies: 11
Views: 6233

Re: Leaks and machine capability/reliability

Dog Slobber wrote:
Fri Jan 05, 2024 11:38 am
You need to be reducing the leaks, not asking how to interpret unreliable data.
The search for a "good" (minimal leak) mask has been going on for several months, and at some not insignificant expense. So, yes, I am/have been working on it.
by DNA256#
Fri Jan 05, 2024 1:13 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Leaks and machine capability/reliability
Replies: 11
Views: 6233

Re: Leaks and machine capability/reliability

Should I suggest to him that the events observed during the >35 leak episode just be ignored? ...that's not what I said. HUH? Slobber said "that's not what she said" I didn't think that I quoted you at all. So this particular part is confusing. What I think I understood you to say was "With leaks a...
by DNA256#
Fri Jan 05, 2024 11:23 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Leaks and machine capability/reliability
Replies: 11
Views: 6233

Re: Leaks and machine capability/reliability

Meeting soon with my "new" sleep doc (prior retired) Should I suggest to him that the events observed during the >35 leak episode just be ignored? It would substantially change my AHI values as in general the majority of my events are detected during these leak periods. I wonder how successful I'll ...
by DNA256#
Fri Jan 05, 2024 10:36 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Leaks and machine capability/reliability
Replies: 11
Views: 6233

Leaks and machine capability/reliability

I just got back from my DME (for help fitting with new/different mask). I've been having lots of trouble with leaks above 35 l/min for extended periods of time, that the reason for trying a new mask/cushion. I am wearing a full face mask, due to mouth breathing. So.... the respiratory therapist at t...